Marine Applications Engineer - Navigation & Systems Expert

Kongsberg Defense US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Fully subsidized health & welfare for

Dental and vision coverage

Annual employee bonus program

5% employer match

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery, a global technology leader, seeks an Applications Engineer to support commercial success of marine positioning and reference systems in Houston. You will collaborate with sales, deliver demonstrations, train users, and empower customers with knowledge to maximize system value.

This role requires engineering background, field service experience, and strong communication skills to operate with ship operators, integrators, and maritime authorities. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Several years of field service experience for positioning and communication systems.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer procedures for bespoke operations and applications.
• Provide technical expertise during customer engagements, proposals, and design discussions.
• Deliver high-impact product demonstrations in person and remotely.
• Conduct customer training on system operation and best practices.
• Translate customer needs into actionable insights for product teams.
• Provide post-sales technical support for onboarding and satisfaction.

Skills

English communication

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

GNSS

Radar

Maritime navigation

Job description

Kongsberg Discovery, a global technology leader, seeks an Applications Engineer to support commercial success of marine positioning and reference systems in Houston. You will collaborate with sales, deliver demonstrations, train users, and empower customers with knowledge to maximize system value.

This role requires engineering background, field service experience, and strong communication skills to operate with ship operators, integrators, and maritime authorities. Travel may be required.