Lead Space Systems Engineer — Flexible Work & Impact

KONGSBERG; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KONGSBERG's SmallSat Systems seeks a Team Lead to guide and grow a team of engineers in a cutting-edge space environment. You will help shape Norway's future in space by driving technical excellence and people development across projects.

Based in Kongsberg or Skøyen, you will collaborate across disciplines, influence recruitment and processes, and ensure delivery of high-impact satellite solutions from ground to orbit.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people and teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Technical background relevant to engineering.
• Experience with systems engineering, product development, and project execution (preferred).
• A passion for developing people and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers.
• Foster a high-performing and inclusive team culture.
• Support project execution through prioritization and coordination.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and competence development.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning.
• Improve processes, tools, and engineering practices.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Technical engineering background

Systems engineering

Product development

Project execution

People development

Job description

KONGSBERG's SmallSat Systems seeks a Team Lead to guide and grow a team of engineers in a cutting-edge space environment. You will help shape Norway's future in space by driving technical excellence and people development across projects.

Based in Kongsberg or Skøyen, you will collaborate across disciplines, influence recruitment and processes, and ensure delivery of high-impact satellite solutions from ground to orbit.