Kongsberg Maritime seeks Naval Architect/Ship Designer

HAMNØY AS; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HAMNØY AS is coordinating recruitment for a Naval Architect role in partnership with Kongsberg Maritime. The position focuses on ship design leadership, development of general arrangements, and technical documentation for complex vessels.

The candidate will engage with owners, yards, and classification societies to align on market trends, regulatory requirements, and bid scenarios while contributing to innovations in offshore, navy, and unmanned vessels.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or a related engineering field.
• Ideally 5 years of relevant experience from a shipyard, classification society, or consultancy.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; interest in 3D tools (Revit), visualization (Rhino), or CFD (Star-CCM+) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design leadership: act as design responsible for customer projects and R&D programs, managing teams as needed.
• Technical development: take primary responsibility for general arrangements, vessel specs and performance docs from initial meetings to contract.
• Engage with ship owners, yards, and classification societies to understand market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to bid/no-bid evaluations and provide technical tender documentation.
• Drive technological evolution in offshore, navy, and unmanned vessels.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Star-CCM+

Job description

Do you have a passion for ship design and want to work on some of the world’s most advanced specialized vessels?

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. We are currently in an exciting growth phase and are seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join our award‑winning Ship Design Solutions team.

As a designer with us, you become part of an environment with over 50 years of history and a portfolio of over 1,000 vessels. We are leading the green shift at sea, and you will play a central role in the evolution of our renowned UT and NVC designs, with a particular focus on decarbonization and innovative technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Ship Designer, you will hold an autonomous and customer‑oriented role. Your main tasks will include:

• Design Leadership: Acting as the design responsible for dedicated customer projects and R&D programs, managing supporting teams as required.
• Technical Development: Taking primary responsibility for General Arrangements, vessel specifications, and performance documentation from initial customer meetings through to contract.
• Strategic Collaboration: Engaging in dialogue with ship owners, yards, and classification societies to understand market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Sales & Marketing Support: Contributing to bid/no‑bid evaluations and supporting the sales force with technical expertise and tender documentation.
• Innovation: Being a driving force in the technological evolution of our portfolio, specifically within offshore, navy, and unmanned vessels.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate who possesses a holistic understanding of ship structures and the ability to think across a diverse design portfolio.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or a related engineering field.
• Ideally 5 years of relevant experience from a shipyard, classification society, or consultancy.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Interest in 3D tools (Revit), visualization (Rhino), or CFD (Star-CCM+) is a plus.
• Fluent in English, as this is our primary working language for projects and international collaboration.

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.

Why Join Kongsberg Maritime?

• Innovation in Focus: Work with tomorrow’s solutions in unmanned vessels and green shipping.
• Career Development: We offer excellent programs for competence building and internal career paths.
• Social Environment: Enjoy an active corporate sports club and social groups ranging from mountain hiking and fishing to wine tasting.

Application Deadline: November 23th – applications are evaluated continuously.

For more information about the position

Please contact our recruitment partner HAMNØY and our advisors:

• Sarya Aydilek, tlf. 908 06 003
• Allette Solberg, tlf. 900 20 132

Kontaktinformasjon

• Sarya Aydilek,Rådgiver - research & analyse,[phone], [e-mail]
• Allette Solberg,Rådgiver,+ 47 900 20 132, [e-mail]

Nøkkelinformasjon:

• Arbeidsgiver: HAMNØY AS
• Referansenr.: 5197808505
• Stillingsprosent: 100%
• Fast
• Søknadsfrist: 23.11.2026

Kongsberg Maritime is a world-leading technology pioneer, dedicated to enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. With over 50 years of history and a portfolio exceeding 1,000 vessels, we deliver zero‑emission integrated technologies that advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' most complex challenges.

We maintain a global footprint with manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 35 countries. We are recognized as a trusted maritime partner, driven by unmatched competence, domain knowledge, and a relentless focus on innovation. Our Ship Design Solutions team is at the forefront of the green shift, developing renowned UT and NVC designs that define the future of offshore and specialized vessels