Senior Software Engineer ECDIS & Next Generation Navigation

An incredible opportunity awaits you as Senior Software Engineer in our dynamic Navigation Team in Kongsberg this position you will be a clear contributor to develop the next generation of maritime navigation systems.

Our department is responsible for the development of Kongsberg Maritimes navigation systems and in this role you will focus primarily on the software development and maintenance of our core ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) product.

ECDIS is a navigation information system that complies with international maritime regulations and can be used as an alternative to paper nautical charts. The ECDIS system consists among other things of:

• Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) issued by hydrographic offices
• Positioning system (GPS / GNSS receiver)
• Integrated sensors (Radar AIS Gyrocompass Log Echo sounder)
• Alarm and safety monitoring (Grounding warnings Route monitoring Safety contour warnings)

Apply and join our company in exciting times!

Key responsibilities

• Software development and ownership of our ECDIS system
• Implementation and optimization of chart visualization
• Contribute to larger system design and architecture discussions
• Ensure quality through code reviews technical evaluations and documentation
• Build strong knowledge of maritime navigation systems
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree within SW Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Cybernetics Mathematics or similar fields
• Solid experience with C including interest in newer versions
• Experience with the Windows development platform
• Good communication skills in English both spoken and written since we are operating in an international environment

If you have some experience with the following its a plus but you will get the training and mentoring needed to bring you up to a professional level.

• Experience with real-time data visualization
• Maritime navigation ECDIS or other safety-critical systems
• C# .NET WPF MFC Git

• Experience with graphical visualization preferably map-related
  
  

As a person we believe you are

• Structured quality-conscious and responsible
• Comfortable taking ownership setting direction and driving work forward
• Supportive and team-oriented with strong communication skills
  
  

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

AtKongsberg Maritime 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!


We offer

• The opportunity to work with advanced maritime technology with significant impact
• A strong technical environment with opportunities for professional development
• Being part of a diverse team spread across several countries embracing collaboration and cultural diversity
• Competitive terms including good pension and insurance schemes
• A flexible workday and strong opportunities for growth
  
  

Where you will be working
Kongsberg

Point of contact
Per Gunnar Berg Group Manager 47

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers toughest problems. With unmatched competence domain knowledge innovation and market reach we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg Norway the company has manufacturing sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Energy & Control brings together Kongsberg Maritimes strengths in Vessel Automation & Sensing Solutions Offshore Production Ship Design & Integration Bridge & Remote and Electrical Systems to deliver smart integrated solutions across the ocean space. From single products to fully integrated systems we help customers improve efficiency reliability and sustainability enabling the maritime energy transition. Our global teams operate end-to-end from sales through product development and engineering to project execution - making us a trusted partner for yards ship owners and operators across segments.