Principal Engineer Propulsion & Energy, R&D

To meet an exciting future, we are seeking a Principal Engineer within propulsion and energy to develop marine robotics for the future. We develop and manufacture complete Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) systems, integrated with a huge range of sensors and related control systems. Equipped with advanced control systems and sensors our vehicles can operate alone for days at a time, gathering information about the seafloor and underwater infrastructure. Our products HUGIN and HUGIN Superior are recognized as the most successful and capable AUVs available today, and our customer are within defense, commercial and research.

You will be part of a dedicated team of R&D engineers that is responsible for all electronics within the vehicle and the top side system.  In your daily work you will contribute in multidisciplinary teams, and be involved in the whole product value chain; from requirement & concept phase, to turn key ready systems, as well as participate in iterative design improvements to existing vehicles.

Our department has a dedicated development lab, test facilities, and ships to conduct experimental testing, and verifications of complete system deliveries to our customers. While making deliveries in a hectic environment, you will also be encouraged to experimenting and exploring new possibilities.  

Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis

Key accountabilities

• Act as the technical expert on propulsion and energy for our AUVs
• Drive the evaluation and selection of propulsion and energy system into the broader vehicle design
• Plan test programs and analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets requirements specifications
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements within propulsion and energy systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art solutions
• Continuously improve system efficiency and reliability, by identifying and implementing innovative solutions, best practices and process improvements
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical teams
• Partner with suppliers, leading technical discussions, negotiating specifications, and ensuring performance

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience within DC motor, actuators and battery technology design and development, preferably underwater domain
• Deep knowledge of propulsions systems and power electronics
• Familiarity with regulatory standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration abilities

• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both verbal and in writing

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

You are able to

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• analyze complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• proactive- and self-driven, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer you

• An exciting position working with state-of-the-art AUV
• Participate in testing and verification of new designs in the Oslo fjord
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Competitive salary and benefit packages
• Attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
  • Kongsberg grows in Horten and moves into a new building, read more here (HIP). This will become an exciting center for advanced manufacturing in Norway. 

• Professional development and career opportunities
• We offer flexible working hours

Work location
Horten

More information of our products can be found at

www.unmanned-survey.com/

www.kongsberg.com/discovery/autonomous-and-uncrewed-solutions/

Kongsberg Discovery, is a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, headquartered in Horten, Norway.

We develop and deliver world leading underwater acoustic sensors and smart robotics for marine, research and naval applications. We serve the entire ocean space from offshore and research, merchant and fishing to subsea and advanced offshore operations linked to aquaculture, oil and gas, and wind power.

Uncrewed Platforms develops and delivers Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) The first HUGIN AUV was launched in May 1993 and the range has since gone on to become the de facto technology standard for advanced underwater robotics. HUGINs are in operation around the world with commercial, scientific and defense operators.

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.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology and dedication