About this role
Development Engineer globe (3) Development Engineer - Electric Marine Propulsion Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary: Competitive Industry: Marine / Clean Energy Technology Overview of the role: We are working with a forward-thinking marine technology business operating at the forefront of maritime electrification and sustainable propulsion. They are looking to hire a Development Engineer to take a leading role in bringing next-generation electrical systems to life, spanning sectors including fully electric propulsion, serial hybrid drives, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. This is a full-time, hybrid role (60% office based in Amsterdam, 40% remote) sitting within an ambitious and fast-moving development team, working alongside colleagues across sales, supply chain, service, and international engineering counterparts.
Requirements Essential
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a discipline of equivalent relevance
- Hands-on experience at one or more stages of the engineering development lifecycle, whether that is concept design, prototyping, testing, or final implementation
- A genuine enthusiasm for electric systems and sustainable technology, backed by an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to push ideas through from concept to reality
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with the ability to work through complex technical problems whilst keeping a clear picture of the bigger project goals
- Professional-level fluency in English, both written and spoken, with the communication skills to work effectively across diverse, international teams Required / Highly Preferred:
- Practical experience with electric drives, electric propulsion systems, or closely related technology
- Familiarity with CAN protocols and other electrical communication systems used in marine or automotive environments
- Competence in 2D/3D CAD tools, with experience producing d...