Kongsberg Discovery is growing, and we want you to be part of our journey. Join our Software Development team and contribute to the development of advanced monitoring and sensing solutions for both commercial and naval applications. Our product portfolio includes subsea leak detection systems, condition monitoring systems for rotating machinery, and acoustic monitoring solutions supporting naval operations worldwide.

The Software Engineer – Signal Processing will contribute to the development and implementation of advanced signal processing software used in monitoring, surveillance, and sensing systems for commercial and naval applications.

The role is suitable for recent graduates or early-career engineers with a strong academic foundation in signal processing, mathematics, and software engineering. The position offers the opportunity to work with real-world acoustic and sensor data while developing practical expertise in beamforming, array processing, source localization, detection, and tracking.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced software, systems, and signal processing engineers, contributing to algorithm development, software implementation, testing, and system integration while building domain expertise and technical competence.

Recent graduates with a strong academic background and a passion for signal processing and software development are encouraged to apply

 

What you will be doing 

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced signal processing algorithms for real‑time and offline applications
• Develop and optimize algorithms for beamforming, array processing, and source localization
• Implement and optimize signal processing solutions in production‑grade software
• Work with data from acoustic sensors and measurement systems, including filtering, spectral analysis, detection, localization, and tracking
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure optimal end‑to‑end system performance
• Participate in software architecture and design reviews
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and improve existing algorithms and software implementations

We think you should have

• Master’s degree in Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong theoretical foundation in signal processing, including topics such as FFT, filtering, time-frequency analysis, detection, estimation, and spectral analysis
• Experience with software development through academic projects, internships, thesis work, or personal projects using C#, .NET, C/C++, Python, or similar technologies
• Interest in signal processing, acoustics, sensor systems, and real-world monitoring applications
• Knowledge of beamforming, array processing, or source localization is an advantage
• Experience working with real-world sensor data through academic or research projects is beneficial
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments is an advantage
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team

 

What you bring

• Exposure to real-time or embedded systems through academic projects, internships, or personal projects is an advantage
• Knowledge of industrial, subsea, energy, instrumentation, or related engineering domains is beneficial
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for signal processing and data analysis
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and modern software development practices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines through coursework, projects, or internships is an advantage
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in signal processing and software engineering

 

Pre-employment check

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

 

Diversity statement

At KONGSBERG, 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!

Why join us 

• Be part of a growing software organization supporting major naval programs
• Work with advanced technologies within underwater acoustics, sensor systems, signal processing, and surveillance solutions
• Play a key role in developing next-generation monitoring systems for both commercial and naval customers worldwide
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, systems, hardware, and signal processing disciplines
• Opportunities to influence technical solutions and contribute to products used in mission-critical environments
• Strong focus on competence development, innovation, and technical excellence
• Competitive compensation package and attractive employee benefits

 

Where you will be working

Bergen, Hegreneset

Interested in knowing more? 

Contact: Oddvar Christiansen, Software Manager, oddvar.christiansen@kd.kongsberg.com 

 

About Kongsberg Discovery

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. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

About KONGSBERG

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.

 

Protecting people and planet