Senior Electrical Engineer

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a Senior Electrical engineer to join our Propulsion & Handling division.

In this role, you will be part of the Power, Auxiliary & Control system team in Thruster systems. You will be a key contributor in shaping, developing, and sustaining advanced electrical systems and integrations for our thruster portfolio. Your technical insight will be essential to secure robust, high‑performing solutions across our products. Through close collaboration with internal teams and engagement with customers, classification societies, and suppliers, you will help drive continuous improvement and strengthen the overall quality of our system offerings.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical system design and documentation
• Take a leading role in development and improvement projects related to power & auxiliary systems for our thruster portfolio
• Conduct testing and verification to ensure requirements are met.
• Support customers and internal stakeholders with electrical system expertise and problem solving
• Drive EPLAN methodology and excellence within the department

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience in development, design and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Relevant experience from the marine industry and ship propulsion systems
• Knowledge of applicable IEC standards and marine class society rules
• Solid experience with EPLAN for electrical design and documentation.
• Knowledge or experience with electric motors, frequency converters and starters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

You are able to

• Work independently with strong ownership, while also collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Apply a practical, structured and analytical engineering approach to solve problems and deliver high‑quality results.
• Maintain a holistic, system‑level perspective and understand how electrical design choices interact across disciplines.
• Take initiative, plan and drive progress with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Foster a positive team culture by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

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

What we can offer

With us, you will be offered an opportunity for professional development in an international environment. You will work in an inspiring and safe work environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.  We offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and benefit packages including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.

Work location

Preferable Ulsteinvik or Ålesund, Norway. Other KM locations in Nordics can be considered.

The role involves some travel depending on business and customer needs.

For more information, please contact:

Hege Toftesund, Manager – Power, Auxiliary & Control systems, hege.toftesund@km.kongsberg.com    

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries. 

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers. 

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results. 

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