Underwater Systems CAD Design Engineer

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

Job summary

KONGSBERG in Norway is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to develop mechanical solutions for advanced underwater sensor systems. You will take designs from concept and detailed engineering through manufacturing documentation and completed systems, collaborating with electronics, systems engineering, and production teams.

Responsibilities include watertight pressure housings, mounting solutions for PCBs and cabling, frames and lifting points, and doing structural calculations.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD and mechanical design proficiency.
• Experience with structural and strength calculations including FEM.
• Subsea technology or marine systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and detailed designs for underwater sensor systems from concept to finished systems.
• Design watertight pressure housings for significant ocean depths, including sealing solutions, mechanical interfaces and penetrators.
• Create mechanical layouts and mounting solutions for PCBs, electronic modules, internal and external cabling, and system interfaces.
• Design frames, supporting structures, lifting points and handling arrangements for installation, deployment and recovery.
• Perform structural and strength calculations, and select materials based on strength, corrosion resistance, weight and suitability for marine environments.
• Prepare and maintain 3D models, manufacturing and assembly drawings, cable diagrams and technical documentation, while supporting suppliers, production, testing and continuous improvement.

Skills

3D CAD

FEM

Mechanical design

Subsea experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

KONGSBERG in Norway is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to develop mechanical solutions for advanced underwater sensor systems. You will take designs from concept and detailed engineering through manufacturing documentation and completed systems, collaborating with electronics, systems engineering, and production teams.

Responsibilities include watertight pressure housings, mounting solutions for PCBs and cabling, frames and lifting points, and doing structural calculations.