Senior Engineer - Equipment Type Approval Navigation and Radio Communications Systems and Compo[...]

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational maritime company in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to strengthen their Navigation and Radio Communication team. The role involves type approval of communication systems, project management, and customer engagement. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and strong English communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities in a global environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Global profit scheme

Parental leave

Pension and insurance plans

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from navigation and/or communication.
• Experience or interest in integrated systems, automation systems, and testing.
• Interest in working with marine regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform type approval of Navigation and Radio GMDSS Communication.
• Manage approval projects and support sales processes.
• Participate in face-to-face meetings with customers.

Skills

Excellent English skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer focus

Flexibility and service-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master degree in engineering or nautical sciences

Job description

AboutMaritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Would you like to in a multinational team to secure safety in the shipping industry?

We are looking for you to strengthen our section Type Approval/MED Electrical, Automation & Navigation Systems, within the field of Navigation and Radio Communication.

What we do:

Type and Systems Approvals are essential to confirm that equipment meets applicable requirements and is permitted to be installed on board ships. They are based on technical requirements in DNV class rules, international regulations (Marine Equipment Directive, IMO) and standards (IEC, ISO, EN).

Systems that are certified are based on various measuring and data processing techniques. System integration with data networks and challenging HMI aspects are more and more in the focus also of our Type Approval Engineers.

In our daily work our section provides technical expertise within our discipline to DNV’s customers. Typical tasks are System approvals with Navigation and Radio GMDSS Communication

Based either in our office in Høvik, Norway or Hamburg, Germany, you will be part of an engaged group driven by people’s competence and motivation to help and support our customers through the consistent delivery of high‑quality services. Your new team will consist of more than 20 highly skilled engineers from diverse cultures and generations, all working in the Type Approval section.

In this position you will:

• Perform type approval of Navigation and Radio GMDSS Communication in accordance with international requirements and standards from IMO, IEC, ISO and DNV rules.
• Manage approval projects towards customers and be part of testing and verification with equipment manufacturers in an international industry, in a highly developing market.
• Support DNV’s local stations and sales force around the world and be involved in sales processes.
• Participate in face‑to‑face meetings with customers.

You will report to Head of Section for TA/MED Electrical, Control & Navigation Systems.

You can expect some travelling related to testing and verification at customers’ locations.

Work‑life‑balance

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing

Inclusive culture:

• Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusion and mutual respect with colleagues in Hamburg and Norway.

Attractive benefits:

• Enjoy competitive salary, a global profit scheme, parental leave, competitive pension and insurance plans, a subsidised canteen and a lot more – local conditions will apply depending on your location.

Career growth:

• wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and personal growth

Purpose‑driven work:

• Be part of a world‑leading company committed to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers

Exceptional workplace:

• Our Høvik office stunning seaside surroundings, access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts gym facilities, more than 30 activity groups and a kindergarden located on our premises. We also provide offer free parking and shuttle busses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.
• Our Hamburg office offers stunning city central surroundings in the Hafencity with great public transport connections.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in system/software/electrical Engineering, Tele‑/Radiocommunication or Nautical sciences.
• Relevant experience from navigation and/or communication
• Experience or interest in the general field of instrumentation, complex integrated systems and HMI, related to topics such as industrial computer/cloud networks, cyber security, automation systems, sensors, electronics, testing, simulations or nautical.
• Interest in working with standards and marine regulations for the ship industry. In addition, background from the maritime or offshore industry is beneficial
• Excellent English skills both written and verbal‑ skills in Norwegian and/or German is a plus.

Your Profile:

• Open minded and eager to develop in an accelerating technological landscape adapting to new technologies.
• You are a self‑driven team player passionate about solving challenges and creating results in an customer oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – you build trust with colleagues and customers
• Strong customer focus and results orientated
• Flexible, service‑minded, and with a positive attitude
• Honest, open, and committed to DNV’s purpose, visions and values‑ we care, we dare, we share.

So do you want to join our team? We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Application process:

We kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system and include your CV, an application letter, where we ask you to elaborate your motivation for Navigation and Radio Communication System approval and how you can contribute in DNV. All documents should be in English. Applications received by e‑mail will not be reviewed.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Frederik Tore Elter, Head of Section TA/MED Electrical, Control & Navigation Systems section (Mob [phone]) or Desire Gugelmann, Production coordinator Section TA/MED ([phone])

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.