Software Engineer R&D – Team Echo Sounder
Kongsberg DiscoveryNorway1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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Are you a problem solver who enjoys software development and solving complex tasks? And would you like to join our Echo sounder team developing our market leading software together with knowledgeable, competent and easy-going colleagues? We have an exciting opening suitable for both newly graduated developers and senior developers since we believe in building up a team of people with complementing skills and experiences.
Kongsberg Discovery creates today's and next-generation underwater technology that helps our clients explore and understand marine life and the ocean space. The technology we build is used by vessels, research ships and underwater vehicles around the world - every single day. Echosounders, ADCP, sensors and systems that use sound to map the marine life, the seabed and the water column in some of the world's most demanding environments.
With us, you will develop software from scratch from initial sketches to the finished product. You will work closely with other developers, team leads, architects and product owners in developing the products throughout their entire life cycle. With us you don't just get to be part of a team that develops modern software - you will also get to see how the user experiences it at sea.
We Have Two Of Our Own Test Vessels In Horten Where We Take Our Software Products For Live Testing And Feedback
Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Echo Sounder Team. We encourage both junior and senior developers to apply for this role. You will developing cutting-edge software for Ocean Science, Fishery, and Mapping sectors:
Point of contact: Håkon Vedvik Vestmoen
About Kongsberg Discovery
The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence.
Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.
We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues.
Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.
Protechting people and planet
Kongsberg Discovery creates today's and next-generation underwater technology that helps our clients explore and understand marine life and the ocean space. The technology we build is used by vessels, research ships and underwater vehicles around the world - every single day. Echosounders, ADCP, sensors and systems that use sound to map the marine life, the seabed and the water column in some of the world's most demanding environments.
With us, you will develop software from scratch from initial sketches to the finished product. You will work closely with other developers, team leads, architects and product owners in developing the products throughout their entire life cycle. With us you don't just get to be part of a team that develops modern software - you will also get to see how the user experiences it at sea.
We Have Two Of Our Own Test Vessels In Horten Where We Take Our Software Products For Live Testing And Feedback
- Simrad Echo: Kongsberg Discovery's largest test vessel loaded with underwater sensors with the possibility of autonomous underwater vehicles.
- Sølvkrona: Our test catamaran to test our product in a slimmed down setup
- Because it is academically demanding with knowledgeable and easy-going colleagues
- Because you are always learning something new
- Because our technology is beneficial - for researchers, for society and for the planet
Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Echo Sounder Team. We encourage both junior and senior developers to apply for this role. You will developing cutting-edge software for Ocean Science, Fishery, and Mapping sectors:
- Developing and maintaining software interfacing with proprietary hydroacoustic sensors with implementation of complex high-performance algorithms.
- Collaborating with hardware and firmware teams to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Participating in agile development, testing, and integration—both in lab environments and aboard vessels.
- Working with global software teams to build reusable modules for high-performance applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Applied mathematics/Related technical field – OR similar professional experience within this field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate in teams but also being self-going.
- Proficiency in modern object-oriented languages (e.g. C#/C++).
- Beneficial with knowledge/experience with Matlab.
- Knowledge/experience with modern software engineering methodology, patterns and tools.
- Knowledge/experience in software testing and verification.
- Good language skills in both Norwegian and English.
- Beneficial with knowledge/experience with hydroacoustic sensors.
- An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.
- Working with state-of-the-art software using modern technologies such as Trunk Based Development, Git, Azure, .NET Core 9, C++ 20.
- International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Time set aside to learn new technologies and skills (technical discipline groups, conferences, courses, pilot projects and technical playgrounds) and similar professional development.
- Our new office facilities is having socio-technical office spaces where we will gather and share experience with the latest gadgets and technologies to have fun and enable new development.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Hybrid working arrangement and flexible working hours.
- Opportunities to work on board vessels and in advanced test environments.
Point of contact: Håkon Vedvik Vestmoen
About Kongsberg Discovery
The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence.
Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.
We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues.
Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.
Protechting people and planet
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