Senior Concept Engineer

Kongsberg Maritime; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime solutions provider is seeking a Senior Concept Engineer to join their Concepts & Advisory team. This role involves developing innovative vessel concepts, contributing to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive terms and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive insurance policies

Pension schemes

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ships and vessel systems and their operation.
• Ability to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and guide concept opportunities.
• Verify technical viability of novel solutions.
• Develop methodologies for studies and simulations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Innovative mindset

Education

Degree in Naval architecture or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about the maritime industry and intrigued by innovation? We are seeking a skilled Senior Concept Engineer to join our Concepts & Advisory team in the Emerging Solutions division at Kongsberg Maritime. In this role, you will develop vessel concepts with documented client benefits, helping shape the future of sustainable and efficient maritime operations.

About The Team

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of forward-thinking engineers and domain experts who thrive on solving complex challenges and turning bold ideas into actionable solutions. Our team works at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and customer value—exploring new vessel types, operational models, and energy systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible at sea.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative and visionary environment, where your creativity and technical insight will help drive the next generation of maritime innovation.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and guide concept opportunities leveraging your domain expertise to enhance KM solutions.
• Dive into the technical foundations of novel solutions, verifying their viability and documenting their benefits.
• Define necessary innovations, develop business cases, and strategies in collaboration with our product divisions to drive advancements.
• Develop methodologies and tools for Concepts & Advisory studies and simulations.
• Support our sales in projects by assessing the feasibility, having a holistic approach, providing crucial insights and inputs for benchmark studies.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Naval architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Cybernetics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial design or related field.
• Strong understanding of ships and vessel systems and their operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Innovative mind-set with ability to challenge the status quo.

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!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
• Comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Produce fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions.
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way.
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Can Offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.
• An inspiring and safe work environment.
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Personal development and career opportunities.
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.

Work Location

Preferably Lysaker, Kongsberg, Ålesund or Hjørungavåg, but any KM location can be considered for the right candidate.

Point of Contact

Øystein Djupvik, VP Concepts & Advisory • [phone]

Emerging Solutions is a new division in Kongsberg Maritime responsible for developing and delivering prioritized and high impact new solutions that are cross divisional to the market. This includes identifying areas with large market potential where Kongsberg Maritime can develop unique offerings benefiting our customers and their visions. Emerging Solutions have the responsibility to develop and deliver those offerings based on the wide range of knowledge, products and services across Kongsberg Maritime tying together the joint effort across the company.

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