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Whether you're passionate about engineering, design, communication, business, or education, Surge Twente offers the opportunity to apply your skills to a real-world challenge. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, take responsibility for projects that matter, and help shape the future of sustainable maritime technology. University is about more than earning a degree. It's about discovering your ambitions, challenging yourself, and creating experiences you'll remember long after graduation. We offer the following opportunities for students at:
university of twente
  • Take a gap year and join Surge Twente
  • Use Surge Twente as a replacement for your minor (30 EC) (varies per study)
  • Combine your minor (30 EC) with a full-time year at Surge Twente
  • Join as a part-time student (minimum of 24 hours)
Saxion university of applied Sciences 
  • Take a gap year and join Surge Twente full-time
  • Use Surge Twente as a replacement for your minor, 3S and/or internship (30/60 EC) (varies per study)
  • Join as a parttime student (minimum of 24 hours)
ROC van Twente
  • Take a gap year and join Surge Twente full-time
  • Do your internship at Surge Twente (30 EC)
  • Combine your internship (30 EC) with a full-time year at Surge Twente
  • Join as a part-time student (minimum of 24 hours)
Our current open positions
technical team

As a Fuel Cell Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of the energy transition, developing the alternative propulsion systems of the future. Your work centres on the heart of our propulsion system: the methanol fuel cell. You will model, develop and test the components needed to propel our boat to peak performance in a sustainable way. But we go beyond just sailing; you will also research groundbreaking technologies, such as an on-board carbon capture unit. This allows us to capture CO2 that can be reused for the production of new methanol, making our system completely climate-neutral. Together with the team, you will ensure the seamless integration of these complex systems. You will balance maximum efficiency, safety and performance under demanding conditions at sea. It is a role in which in-depth thermodynamics and systems integration come together to make a tangible impact on the maritime industry.
  • Fuel Cell Integration: You will design, model and test advanced systems to ensure an optimal energy supply.
  • System Optimisation: You will continuously improve the efficiency and safety of our sustainable powertrain.
  • Carbon Capture Innovation: You evaluate and implement technologies for on-board CO2 capture.
  • Sustainable Transition: You translate theoretical innovations into a working, zero-emission system in practice.

As an Embedded Engineer at Surge Twente, you’ll be responsible for the complete technical system that brings our boat to life. You’ll work across electronics, software and control, ensuring that the hardware, communication, data and control systems work together as one reliable system. Rather than working in isolated disciplines, you’ll have a broad understanding of the boat and contribute wherever your technical knowledge is needed.
The coming year will be about turning the foundation built by the previous team into a reliable and maintainable system. You’ll work on everything from designing PCBs and integrating high-voltage systems to developing embedded software, connecting sensors and tuning the systems that keep the boat flying. This makes the role highly practical: you’ll design, build, solder, program, test and debug the systems you work on.
You’ll also be directly involved during test days and races. You’ll start and configure the boat, analyse live data, identify faults and make changes to both hardware and software. The goal is that every member of the team understands the complete system well enough to operate it, troubleshoot it and make changes without depending on a single specialist.

This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding how an entire system works rather than focusing on a single discipline. You’ll have the opportunity to work with high-voltage electronics, PCB design, embedded software, real-time control, sensors, communication systems and data and see your work directly affect the performance of the boat on the water.
  • Electrical Systems: You’ll design and maintain the boat’s electrical architecture, including high-voltage systems, PCBs, sensors, wiring and power distribution.
  • Embedded Software: You’ll develop the software that connects the boat’s hardware, handles communication and data, and keeps the different systems working together.
  • Control & Sensors: You’ll work with sensors, motor controllers and control algorithms to improve the stability and performance of the hydrofoiling system.
  • System Integration: You’ll bring electrical, software and control systems together and make sure new components can be safely and reliably integrated into the boat.
  • Reliability & Architecture: You’ll improve the structure, testing and maintainability of the complete system, making it easier for future teams to understand and develop.
  • Testing & Debugging: You’ll diagnose problems using measurements, logs and live data, and turn those findings into practical improvements.
  • Race Operations: During test days and races, you’ll be part of the command centre, monitoring the boat, analysing data and making technical decisions when things go wrong.
communication team

As Education Coordinator, you are our ambassador to the next generation. Your aim is to inspire young people to take an interest in technology and sustainability by bringing our innovations to life. You will lead our educational outreach projects and boost community engagement. By organising interactive workshops, school presentations and events, you will translate our complex technology into a story that is both accessible and inspiring.
  • Community engagement: You will build relationships with educational institutions and community organisations.
  • Workshop Development: You will design programmes to introduce schoolchildren and students to green energy and maritime technology.
  • Event Coordination: You will be the face of the team at open days and educational fairs, where you will communicate our mission to a wide audience.

As PR Coordinator, you will manage Surge Twente’s voice and reputation. In a year in which we are launching a new brand identity, you will play a crucial role in shaping how the outside world perceives us. You will position the team as a leader in the maritime revolution and ensure maximum media coverage. You will maintain contacts with the press, write engaging content and ensure that our story – from technical breakthroughs to race victories – reaches the right audience.
  • Brand Management: You will oversee and roll out the new brand identity across all communication channels.
  • Media & Press: You will write press releases, manage interviews and act as a spokesperson for the national and international media.
  • Storytelling: You will translate complex technical projects into inspiring stories for social media, the website and newsletters.
As a Graphic Designer, you are the visual brain of the team. You translate our technical innovations into powerful designs that capture the imagination. From the smallest details on social media to the impressive livery on the boat: you ensure that everything looks professional and consistent. You safeguard the visual identity of our new brand and ensure that Surge Twente is instantly recognisable and impressive on every platform, whether digital or physical.
  • Visual identity: You will design the new brand identity and apply it to all team communications, from merchandise to presentations.
  • Content creation: You will create high-quality graphics, animations and layouts for our online channels.
  • Physical design: You will design the boat’s wrap and ensure our workshop and events have a professional look and feel.
Apply now!
Join the first-ever student team developing a methanol-powered hydrofoiling boat. From design and testing to sponsorships and events, you'll be part of a journey that extends far beyond campus. And at the end of the year, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your work on the international stage during our race in Monaco.
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