Software Team Manager

To meet an exciting sustainable and expanding future we are seeking a Software Team Manager for one of our software engineering teams in Horten. With us you will contribute to the development of new and exciting marine robotics for the future.

You will be part of the Uncrewed Platforms division who design create and build autonomous underwater vehicles and autonomous uncrewed surface vessels which can explore from the sea surface down to six thousand meters below. Our vehicles can operate alone for days and weeks at a time gathering information about the seafloor the water and objects in the water. We create and integrate advanced sensors for information gathering maritime navigation and communication.

The Uncrewed Platforms software group is responsible for the whole stack ranging from sensor integration and vessel control and autonomy to mission planning control and monitoring as well as acquisition visualization and analysis of recorded data.

What you will be working on:

You will join and lead a team of software engineers and experts that together create one of the worlds leading solutions for autonomous marine exploration and monitoring.

Working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is vital to develop robust and scalable software solutions following the process all the way from newly hatched ideas to finished market products.

On a day-to-day basis you will be included in the software management team involved in managing the team members coordinating tasks and activities within the team and as part of the whole software group. Contribution to software system design specification development implementation and test is to be expected.

You will have the opportunity to join our operators on sea trials in the Oslo fjord to better understand customer needs while testing and exploring new developments.

Whatwe offer:

• Competitive salary and benefit packages.
• Good pension and insurance scheme.
• Flexible work hours and holiday arrangements.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Good development opportunities in an international environment.
• An inspiring work environment with the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Technologies we use:

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

Qualifications:

• A masters degree in cybernetics computer engineering computer science or similar - experience can compensate for a degree.
• Experience in leading software development and managing development teams.
• C programming experience. Knowledge of modern C is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in the English language both spoken and written.
• It is beneficial with experience within one or more of the following areas: control theory inertial navigation systems motion planning and control sensor fusion situational awareness.

You must be eligible for security clearance from the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM). See for more information.

Personal characteristics:

• Supportive leader Builds a calm encouraging team environment.
• Proactive and accountable Takes initiative drives actions owns outcomes.
• Collaborative team player Shares knowledge supports colleagues works toward common goals.
• Clear communicator Expresses ideas precisely and with structure.
• Organized planner Uses systematic methods sets priorities allocates resources effectively.

Work location:

Horten

Points of contact:

Tommy Walther-Jansson Software Development Manager

Kongsberg Discoveryleads product and technology development supply chain operations and project delivery for KONGSBERGs subsea and marine surface sensors hydroacoustic positioning sonar and mapping systems robotic vessels and communications systems. Recognized globally as a leader in its core markets we focus on advanced technological and autonomous systems that optimize maritime operations and reduce environmental impact driving a more sustainable future.

KONGSBERG a global technology leader with a two-hundred-year history continuously advances through innovative solutions. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture leveraging different perspectives to create positive business results.

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