Software Engineer - Maneuvering Control Systems

An exciting opportunity as Software Engineer with us at Kongsberg Maritime has come up. To further strengthen our world-leading professional community within applied maritime cybernetics we are currently looking for ambitious and talented cybernetics professionals to join our team. You will be contributing at the cutting edge of research-based and market-oriented innovation, working with exciting and challenging R&D problems in applied maritime cybernetics, following the solutions all the way from newly hatched ideas into finished market products

KONGSBERG is developing ship control systems for autonomous and unmanned ships, with the delivery projects to Yara Birkeland and Asko sea drones as the most visible examples. We also has a long-term commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gases and other negative environmental effects. Our aim is to use our technology and expertise to develop even more climate-friendly solutions.

Are you an ambitious cybernetics professional looking to make a difference in the transition to greener and safer ship control systems? Well, here it is - a unique opportunity to join us in shaping the future of the maritime industry.

Key accountabilities

• Contribute towards development activities and delivery projects with a focus on automated transit, automated docking, collision avoidance and fuel-efficient track control
• Keep updated on new developments within the field of cybernetics and control theory
• Central role in our contact with universities (NTNU and others) and in the shaping of our research activities
• Actively contribute to development activities towards autonomous vessels

Qualifications and experience

• PhD or Master’s degree in cybernetics or similar. Preferably with work experience as a developer within the field of marine control system, cybernetics, machine learning or Artificial Intelligence
• Experience with C++ programming
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and preferably in Norwegian

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• produce fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer you
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work location

Lysaker, Ålesund or Kongsberg. Other Kongsberg Maritime locations in Norway might be considered.

Kongsberg Maritime offers the possibility for a hybrid (remote) working agreement.

Point of contact

Andreas Fertl, Department Manager, +47 46886268

Our Integrated Solutions Division is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations and project delivery for all Kongsberg's Automation, Bridge Systems and Electro products and solutions. Since the development of the first Dynamic Positioning system in the 1970's, Kongsberg Maritime has always been in the forefront of developing leading Automation and Bridge Systems. The Integrated Solutions division is responsible for maintaining and further developing that substantial legacy.

At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

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