Maritime Applications Engineer (Onshore & Demos)

KSAT Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized health benefits

Annual bonus program

Employer matching up to 5%

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery, a global technology leader in marine positioning and navigation, is seeking an Applications Engineer based in Houston, TX. You will partner with the sales team, deliver compelling demonstrations, and train customers while ensuring effective operation of our systems onshore and during occasional field work.

The role emphasizes translating customer needs into actionable insights for R&D and engineering teams, with opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Several years of field service experience with positioning and communication systems.
• Experience supporting sales teams or in a customer-facing technical role.
• Background in ocean/maritime technology, navigation, GNSS, radar, or related domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer procedures for bespoke operations.
• Partner with the sales team to provide technical expertise during engagements and design discussions.
• Deliver high-impact product demonstrations—in person and remotely—communicating capabilities and value.
• Conduct customer training on system operation, configuration, and best practices.
• Translate customer needs into actionable insights for product management and engineering teams.
• Provide post-sales technical support for onboarding and satisfaction.
• Support rental customers with expert advice on installation and operation.
• Coordinate with sales on downtime and deployment planning.
• Recommend appropriate product configurations and integration approaches.
• Represent the company's technical position during pre-sales discussions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Field service

Sales support

Maritime technology

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Kongsberg Discovery, a global technology leader in marine positioning and navigation, is seeking an Applications Engineer based in Houston, TX. You will partner with the sales team, deliver compelling demonstrations, and train customers while ensuring effective operation of our systems onshore and during occasional field work.

The role emphasizes translating customer needs into actionable insights for R&D and engineering teams, with opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.