CAD Design Engineer

Kongsberg Discovery; Horten; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Competence development

Innovation opportunities

Job summary

KONGSBERG Discovery seeks a CAD Design Engineer to create mechanical solutions for advanced underwater sensor systems. You will drive concepts through detailed engineering, ensuring manufacturability and integration with electronics and production teams for reliable performance in deep-sea environments.

You will develop watertight housings, PCBs and harness interfaces, and lead structural analyses to support marine deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Development or related field.
• Strong competence in 3D CAD and mechanical design.
• Experience performing structural and strength calculations for mechanical components and structures, including FEM.
• Experience with subsea technology, underwater equipment or marine systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and detailed designs for underwater sensor systems, from early-stage solutions to completed systems.
• Design watertight pressure housings for significant ocean depths, including sealing solutions, mechanical interfaces and penetrators.
• Create mechanical layouts and mounting solutions for PCBs, electronic modules, internal and external cabling, and system interfaces.
• Design frames, supporting structures, lifting points and handling arrangements for installation, deployment and recovery.
• Perform structural and strength calculations, and select materials based on strength, corrosion resistance, weight and suitability for marine environments.
• Prepare and maintain 3D models, manufacturing and assembly drawings, cable diagrams and technical documentation, while supporting suppliers, production, testing and continuous improvement.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

FEM

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Develop mechanical solutions for advanced underwater sensor systems, from concept and detailed engineering to manufacturing documentation.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Development or related
• Strong competence in 3D CAD and mechanical design
• Experience with structural and strength calculations, including FEM
• Experience with subsea technology, underwater equipment or marine systems is an advantage
• Work with advanced technologies in underwater acoustics, sensor systems, and surveillance
• Competitive compensation package and attractive employee benefits
• Opportunities for competence development and innovation

We are looking for a CAD Design Engineer to develop mechanical solutions for advanced underwater sensor systems. You will take designs from concept and detailed engineering through manufacturing documentation and completed systems. Working closely with electronics, systems engineering and production teams, you will help create robust and reliable solutions for demanding marine environments and significant ocean depths.

What you will be doing

• Develop mechanical concepts and detailed designs for underwater sensor systems, from early-stage solutions to completed systems
• Design watertight pressure housings for significant ocean depths, including sealing solutions, mechanical interfaces and penetrators
• Create mechanical layouts and mounting solutions for PCBs, electronic modules, internal and external cabling, and system interfaces
• Design frames, supporting structures, lifting points and handling arrangements for installation, deployment and recovery
• Perform structural and strength calculations, and select materials based on strength, corrosion resistance, weight and suitability for marine environments
• Prepare and maintain 3D models, manufacturing and assembly drawings, cable diagrams and technical documentation, while supporting suppliers, production, testing and continuous improvement

We think you should have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Development or a related discipline
• Strong competence in 3D CAD and mechanical design
• Experience performing structural and strength calculations for mechanical components and structures, including FEM
• Experience with subsea technology, underwater equipment or marine systems is considered an advantage

You are able to

• Communicate clearly and share technical knowledge with colleagues
• Work independently, take initiative and drive tasks forward
• Apporach technical challenges in a structured and solutions oriented-way

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Diversity statement

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

• Be part of a growing organization delivering state-of-the-art underwater sensor systems
• Work with advanced technologies within underwater acoustics, sensor systems, signal processing, and surveillance solutions
• Play a key role in developing next-generation monitoring systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines
• Opportunities to influence technical solutions and contribute to products used in mission-critical environments
• Strong focus on competence development, innovation, and technical excellence
• Competitive compensation package and attractive employee benefits

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure from deep sea to space.

We deliver advanced ocean and space technologies from autonomous marine systems to satellites and data services supporting sustainability, climate monitoring, infrastructure protection, and security.KONGSBERG also develop innovative technologies for defence, security, and surveillance markets, combining military and civilian expertise. Our defence and security solutions span missiles, weapon stations, air defence, command and control, and digital towers.

Today, we have more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the Norwegian government controls about 50.01 percent of the shares.

About Discovery

The Discovery division develops technologies for sustainable ocean resource management, climate monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. Its technology platforms and solutions support offshore operations, fisheries, ocean research, maritime operations, sea-based energy production, and naval defence. Products include sonars, underwater communication equipment, satellites, surveillance and positioning systems, and autonomous vehicles. Customers span offshore, fisheries, marine research, maritime, energy, surveillance, defence, and naval sectors.

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