Avionics Engineer

Join the Surge

At Surge Marine we arent just building boats; were engineering the future of high-speed high-maneuverability maritime robotics. Our Whiplash platform is designed to dominate both the surface and sub-surface in conditions that would sideline standard vessels. To keep our Formula 1 of the ocean running at peak performance we need a full-stack Avionics Engineersomeone who can bridge the gap between complex circuit boards low-level code and the brutal reality of the sea.

The Mission

As our Avionics Engineer you are the nervous system architect. You will be responsible for the integration and reliability of the electronics that allow our platforms to see think and move. This isnt a sit at a desk and simulate role. Youll be designing hardware writing the drivers to make it talk and then jumping on a chase boat to see if it survives a 40-knot impact against a wave.

Your Impact

• System Integration: Own the avionics suite integrating flight controllers (or maritime equivalents) GNSS/INS systems and high-bandwidth data links.
• Circuit & PCB Design: Design prototype and test custom PCBs for power distribution signal conditioning and sensor interfacing.
• Embedded Glue Code: Write the low-level firmware (C/C Python) needed to interface sensors with our primary autonomy stack.
• EMI/EMC Mastery: Shield our sensitive electronics from the noise of high-power propulsion systems and salt-water interference.
• Field Surgery: Lead the electronic debugging during sea trials. When a sensor goes dark in the middle of a test youre the one with the oscilloscope and the fix.

Who You Are

You are an all-around engineer who feels equally comfortable with a soldering iron a compiler and a wrench. You dont wait for a manual; you figure out how things work by taking them apart. You understand that in maritime robotics it worked in the lab means nothing until it works in the water.

The Essentials:

• Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering Robotics or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience: 3 years in a hands-on electronics role (UAVs Robotics Automotive or Aerospace preferred).
• The Code Bit: Proficiency in C/C for embedded systems and Python for scripting/testing.
• Hardware Stack: Experience with Altium/KiCad CANbus Ethernet and serial protocols (UART SPI I2C).
• Versatility: You can pivot from designing a high-speed data interface to troubleshooting a 24V power surge.
• Nationality: Due to the nature of our maritime defense projects Dutch or NATO-country nationality is required.

The Surge Offer

We offer a high-octane environment where your work is the literal spark that brings our machines to life.

• Competitive Salary: Scaled to your black magic skills and seniority.
• Equity/Options: We want you to have a stake in the success of the platform you help build.
• On-site Hub: Work in our specialized Valkenburg facility surrounded by the hardware and the team.
• No Red Tape
• : We move fast. If you find a better way to optimize our avionics we implement it.
• Adventure: Real-world testing. Youll see your systems perform in the Sea not just on a screen.