Senior Development Engineer

Kongsberg Maritime; Bergen; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work possibility

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a Development Engineer to join the Drives R&D team in Bergen to develop, test, and improve high-power drive control solutions for maritime propulsion. You will work with system engineers, hardware, software, and product teams to deliver robust control solutions for vessels and offshore installations.

You will contribute to verification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support, while collaborating across disciplines to ensure reliability and safety in marine

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of drive control systems, power electronics, and electric motors.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or lifecycle support of complex systems.
• Knowledge of marine applications like propulsion, thrusters, onboard power, or hybrid energy.
• Professional and personal development through training programs and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and improve drive control system functionality for marine power and propulsion applications.
• Work with control concepts, system behaviour, application logic, and performance optimisation for high-power drive systems.
• Support the integration of drive control systems with vessel automation, energy management, power distribution, and related marine systems.
• Participate in verification activities, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliable, maintainable, and application-oriented solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of future-oriented drive technologies supporting efficient and sustainable maritime operations.

Skills

Drive control systems

Power electronics

Electric motors

Testing troubleshooting

Marine propulsion

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical/Control/Marine Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Develop, test, and improve drive control systems for marine power and propulsion applications at Kongsberg Maritime.

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Control, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Strong understanding of drive control systems, power electronics, and electric motors
• Experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or lifecycle support of complex systems
• Knowledge of marine applications like propulsion, thrusters, onboard power, or hybrid energy
• Professional and personal development through training programs and mentoring
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours
• Possibility to work remotely when appropriate

We are looking for a skilled Development Engineer to join our Drives R&D team, with a strong focus on drive control systems for marine power and propulsion applications. In this role, you will contribute to the development, improvement, testing, and lifecycle support of control solutions for high-power drive systems used in demanding maritime operations.

Working closely with system engineers, hardware specialists, software developers, product teams, and field support, you will help ensure that our drive control systems are robust, reliable, and well adapted to marine vessels, offshore installations, and other safety-critical maritime applications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and improve drive control system functionality for marine power and propulsion applications.
• Work with control concepts, system behaviour, application logic, and performance optimisation for high-power drive systems.
• Support the integration of drive control systems with vessel automation, energy management, power distribution, and related marine systems.
• Participate in verification activities, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliable, maintainable, and application-oriented solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of future-oriented drive technologies supporting efficient and sustainable maritime operations.
  

Qualifications and skills

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of drive control systems, power electronics, electric motors, and system-level control principles.
• Experience working with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or lifecycle support of complex technical systems.
• Knowledge of, or experience from, marine applications such as propulsion systems, thrusters, onboard power systems, hybrid energy solutions, or offshore operations.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across software, hardware, automation, product, and service disciplines.

You are able to

• Analyse complex technical challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Work systematically with testing, verification, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
• Take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why join us?

You will become part of a world-leading supplier of integrated maritime solutions and play a role in shaping the green transition across the ocean space. We offer opportunities for both professional and personal development through training programs, mentoring, and hands‑on experience with advanced technologies. You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours and the possibility to work remotely when appropriate. Most importantly, you will join an inclusive and diverse workplace where collaboration is valued and every perspective is encouraged and respected.

Location:

Bergen is preferred but any KM locations in Norway may be considered

Interested in knowing more? Contact Harald Daltveit, Manager Power Products Development: [phone]

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countrie

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