Kongsberg Discovery is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable solutions. In the Seatex division, we develop world leading products for accurate positioning, beamforming radar and radio communication systems, motion measurement, satellite payloads and situational awareness for ocean space applications. Our office is located at Pirsenteret in Trondheim where we have exceptional facilities for product development with GNSS, RF/Microwave labs, EMC test lab, high-end instruments and a strong professional group of coworkers that welcomes you.  

What you will be working on

As a Product Advisor you will contribute to the management of our portfolio of products and their life cycle. Your tasks will vary from supporting initiatives initiated by the product managers, producing documentation, writing technical papers and following up technical sales. You will be acting as a product subject matter expert, and bridging between sales, engineering, customers, and production teams. Our products require continuously updated certifications and associated documentation, which will be a key focus of your role in ensuring compliance and maintaining our license to operate.

You will join the Navigation & Positioning group, which is responsible for all Dynamic Positioning (DP) reference systems, as well as other products such as Navigational Situational Awareness. To succeed in this position, we believe you need to take initiative, be cooperative, responsible, structured, and quality minded. The position requires some travel, e.g., to conferences, customer visits, and exhibitions. You might occasionally join our operators and customers in the field.

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Responsibilities

• Certification and license to operate
• Advise on, control, and facilitate product documentation
• Assist product management and life cycle support
• DP reference systems subject matter expert
• Test, verification, and validation of product improvements and developments

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree or other relevant experience
• Experience from DP / DP reference products is beneficial
• Experience from complex interconnected system
• Fluent in both spoken and written English. Fluency in spoken and written Norwegian is beneficial

 

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• make an impact, convince and persuade others and promote plans and ideas successfully
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• We offer flexible working hours

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Work location
Trondheim

Point of contact
Henrik Foss, PLM Navigation & Positioning, Tel.: +47 932 89 348

Kongsberg Discovery is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations, and project delivery for KONGSBERG's subsea and marine surface sensors, hydroacoustic positioning, sonar & mapping systems, robotic vessels, and communications systems. Through its comprehensive portfolio of offerings, Kongsberg Discovery continues to be recognized as a world leader in its core markets all over the world. We have a strong history and track record of delivering world-class products and services to customers across the globe. There is a firm focus on developing advanced technological and autonomous systems that optimize operations at sea – while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact – our solutions are key in transforming the maritime sector for a more sustainable future.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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