CAD Design Engineer - Underwater Sensor Systems

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

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.