Engineering Manager
Seas of Solutions · Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands
About the role
Lead and grow a mixed-discipline team of software and firmware developers while remaining hands-on with technical architecture and design reviews. Partner with the CTO to manage technical strategy, product delivery, and certification efforts for safety-critical maritime equipment.
What they look for
Requirements
Proven experience leading a technical team with a balance of hands-on technical work and people management. Experience in a regulated, safety-critical, or certification-driven industry is highly preferred.
Benefits
Full description
Engineering Manager
Zoetermeer, Netherlands (Head Office) | Full-time | Reports to CTO
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 Engineering Manager to lead a mixed-discipline team of software developers, reporting directly to the CTO. This is a role for someone who wants to stay technically engaged while growing as a leader — expect a roughly even split between hands-on technical work and people management.
What you will do
- Lead and grow a team of 6–10 developers spanning software and firmware disciplines
- Stay hands-on with technical work — architecture decisions, code/design reviews, and problem-solving alongside your team
- Own delivery of regulated maritime products through our stage-gate development process
- Partner with the CTO on technical strategy, resourcing, and roadmap planning
- Support certification and type-approval efforts (Cospas-Sarsat, MED/RED, Wheelmark, IEC 61097/61996) by ensuring engineering rigor and traceability
- Coach and develop engineers, run 1:1s, and build a strong team culture across disciplines
- Manage priorities and trade-offs across multiple concurrent projects
What will you offer
- Proven experience leading a technical team
- Still comfortable getting into the technical details — this isn't a purely administrative management role
- Experience in a regulated, safety-critical, or certification-driven industry is a strong plus (maritime, medical, aerospace, automotive)
- Strong communication skills — you'll be a key link between engineering and the CTO
- Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day team support
- Good written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus
Why join us
- A leadership role with real technical substance — not just people-management admin
- Direct visibility with the CTO and influence over R&D strategy
- Competitive salary and pension
- The chance to lead a team building equipment that saves lives at sea
- A front-row seat in our transformation
Interested?
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Claire Zijderveld
Netwave Systems BV (Part of Seas of Solutions)
Human Resources Manager
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