We are seeking an R&D Manager to strengthen our R&D Department in Zoetermeer.
About us
Seas of Solutions is a maritime technology company dedicated to making every journey safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Through our brands Kannad Marine, McMurdo, and Netwave, we develop and deliver advanced IT and electronic systems, including Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and safety beacons, to customers worldwide.
The role
We are looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead our R&D team. You will manage day-to-day R&D operations, drive product development, and support the CTO by translating strategy into execution. This is a key leadership role in delivering innovative, safety-critical maritime products.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary R&D team (hardware, firmware, software)
- Own execution of the R&D roadmap and ensure timely, high-quality product delivery
- Oversee full product lifecycle: concept, development, validation, and production
- Provide technical direction and approve engineering and design decisions
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and certification requirements
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Sales, and external partners
- Report on progress, risks, and performance to the CTO
Profile
- Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or similar
- Proven leadership experience in hardware/embedded product development
- Strong technical background in embedded systems (hardware and/or firmware)
- Experience managing complex development projects through to production
- Comfortable in regulated or safety-critical environments
- Strong decision-making and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in maritime electronics (e.g. VDR, EPIRB, AIS)
- Knowledge of maritime standards (IMO, SOLAS, IEC)
- Background in RF, GNSS, or wireless technologies
- Experience with certification processes (e.g. DNV, Bureau Veritas)
What we offer
- A senior, high-impact leadership role with real ownership
- Work on advanced, safety-critical maritime technology used globally
- Close collaboration with the CTO and growth opportunities
- A collaborative, engineering-driven culture
- Competitive salary and benefits, plus development opportunities
Are you Interested in this role?
Apply immediately!
Claire Zijderveld
Netwave Systems BV (Part of Seas of Solutions)
Human Resources Manager
Recruitment agencies? Thank you for your interest, but we are sourcing all our candidates directly. We appreciate you trying anyway but please keep in mind that any unsolicited profiles you send us will be treated as direct applications.