Senior Software Engineer - Inertial Navigation and Sensor Fusion

Kongsberg; Horten; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Insurance

Job summary

KONGSBERG is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Navigation Software Team and advance our INS software for autonomous marine robots. You will work on real-time navigation and post-processing, delivering high accuracy in challenging maritime environments.

You will design and implement advanced navigation algorithms, sensor fusion, and integration with hardware and system components, collaborating across product development, testing and production to influence the full lifecycle from

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in cybernetics, mathematics/physics, computer science or similar; experience can compensate.
• C++ programming and modern C++ knowledge; strong coding skills.
• 3+ years as software engineer with navigation focus: inertial navigation, stochastic sensor fusion, ML for navigation, state estimation and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical results within the team area; design, specify, develop, test and analyze software systems.
• Contribute to sea trials in the Oslo fjord to test new developments.
• Collaborate with product development, testing and production to influence full lifecycle of navigation solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Navigation algorithms

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Machine learning for navigation

Education

MSc/PhD in cybernetics/CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Visual Studio

Git

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Inertial Navigation and Sensor Fusion

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Navigation Software Team and help shape the next generation of autonomous marine navigation solutions.

The team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the core Inertial Navigation System (INS) software used across our portfolio of marine robotic platforms. Our navigation solution includes both real-time navigation capabilities and post-processing functionality, delivering industry-leading accuracy and reliability in challenging maritime environments.

As a key member of the team, you will work on the design and implementation of advanced navigation algorithms, stochastic sensor fusion techniques, and integration of inertial and aiding sensors. You will play a central role in developing the core INS technology, ensuring seamless integration across software, hardware, and system-level components.

The team collaborates closely with product development, testing, and production organizations, giving you the opportunity to influence the complete lifecycle of our navigation solutions, from research and development to deployment in the field.

You will join a highly skilled group of navigation specialists and software engineers who are passionate about creating some of the world's most advanced and robust navigation systems for autonomous marine robots.

Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of technical results within the teams area. On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in software system design, specification, development, implementation, test, and analysis. You will have the opportunity to join our operators on sea trials in the Oslo fjord to test and verify new developments.

The technologies you will be working with

• Modern C++
• Python/MATLAB
• Linux and Windows
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Git

Your qualifications

• A MSc or PhD degree within cybernetics, mathematics/physics, computer science or similar. Experience can compensate for a degree.
• C++ programming experience and knowledge of modern C++
• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer, with demonstrated experience or academic specialization in navigation-related fields, such as:
  • Inertial navigation systems
  • Stochastic sensor fusion
  • Machine learning for navigation and perception
  • State estimation and tracking

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate competence through previous employment, research, thesis work, substantial personal projects, or relevant university coursework with a strong focus on navigation, estimation, sensor fusion, or related disciplines.

Pre-employment check and security clearance

This employment requires a pre-employment check procedure and security clearance in accordance with company security standards, role, or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Diversity statement

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!

Why join us

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Where you will be working

Our main offices are in Horten, but we offer flexible solutions to accommodate candidates who prefer working from Lysaker.

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Sondre Garsjø Software Team Manager
[phone]

Øyvind Hegrenæs Senior Principal Engineer
[phone]

Stian Skaalvik Sandøy Specialist Software Engineer
[phone]

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure from deep sea to space.

We deliver advanced ocean and space technologies from autonomous marine systems to satellites and data services supporting sustainability, climate monitoring, infrastructure protection, and security. KONGSBERG also develop innovative technologies for defence, security, and surveillance markets, combining military and civilian expertise. Our defence and security solutions span missiles, weapon stations, air defence, command and control, and digital towers.

Today, we have more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the Norwegian government controls about 50.01 percent of the shares.

About Discovery

The Discovery division develops technologies for sustainable ocean resource management, climate monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. Its technology platforms and solutions support offshore operations, fisheries, ocean research, maritime operations, sea-based energy production, and naval defence. Products include sonars, underwater communication equipment, satellites, surveillance and positioning systems, and autonomous vehicles. Customers span offshore, fisheries, marine research, maritime, energy, surveillance, defence, and naval sectors.