Product Advisor – Uncrewed Surface Vessels (Navigation & Connectivity)

Join the Uncrewed Platforms division at Kongsberg Discovery as a Product Advisor and contribute to the development of cutting-edge uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). We design and deliver advanced USVs, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and support systems for both naval and civilian use.

Our USVs are self-driving, equipped with world-leading sensor technology, and can operate independently for up to 20 days, enabling safe and efficient maritime operations in demanding environments.

What you will be working on
As a Product Advisor, you will contribute to the management of our USV product line and the product life cycle, with a particular focus on navigation and connectivity systems supporting both partly manned and unmanned operations. Your tasks will range from technical product management and documentation to sales support and follow-up of development efforts. You will act as a product subject matter expert and help bridge sales, engineering, sub-suppliers, customers, production, and projects to ensure robust, compliant solutions.

You will be part of our Product Department, responsible for the full Uncrewed Platforms product portfolio, working in a collaborative team with high competence across disciplines. To succeed, we believe you take initiative, collaborate well, work in a structured way, and care about quality. The role includes some travel (conferences, customer visits, shipyards and suppliers), and occasionally you may join operators and customers in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Drive product and life cycle management for USV navigation and connectivity systems (incl. associated sensors)
• Translate operational needs into product requirements and support documentation and requirements handling
• Provide product knowledge across the organization (projects, customer service, procurement, sales)
• Advise on, control, and facilitate product documentation within the domain
• Follow up and maintain oversight of development of new functionality and features
• Contribute to new USV designs with technical insights and system integration perspectives
• Contribute in delivery and development projects as needed

Qualifications and experience

• Technical understanding of vessel navigation systems and connectivity, including integration and configuration
• Ability to combine equipment packages to comply with regulations and operational requirements
• Strong curiosity and interest in maritime technology
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical diploma (preferably within maritime subjects); relevant experience may compensate
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Norwegian is an advantage
• Proactive and resourceful in solving problems
• Structured approach and able to work through challenges

This position may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start with limited access while the clearance is being processed. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

What we can offer

• An opportunity to directly contribute to solving complex customer challenges
• The opportunity to influence the design and functionality of the next generation of uncrewed surface vessels
• A highly motivated and skilled product team with complementary competencies and a strong commitment to quality
• Competitive salary and benefits, including good pension and insurance schemes
• Autonomy and independent responsibility
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, and holiday arrangements
• Strong development opportunities in an international environment

Work location

Horten. Other Kongsberg Discovery locations may be considered.

Point of contact

Stian Kongsvik Berge, Product Line Manager
Tel.: +47 489 56 636

Kongsberg Discovery is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations, and project delivery for KONGSBERG’s subsea and marine surface sensors, hydroacoustic positioning, sonar & mapping systems, robotic vessels, and communications systems. We are recognized as a world leader in our core markets, with a strong focus on developing autonomous solutions that optimize operations at sea while reducing environmental impact.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group with a proud two-hundred-year history. We believe diversity is our strength, and we work to foster an inclusive culture where different perspectives help create better results.

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