We are looking for a System Engineer / Technical Lead motivated to work in the space industry. The position is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience within the field of space and surveillance in one of Norway’s largest space divisions.

Who are you?
You are a proactive person with a positive attitude. You have knowledges in a broad spectrum of technical areas, which allows you to coordinate and guide our highly competent engineering teams. You make things happen on your own initiative and you are structured, systematic and have great communication skills. You enjoy sharing your knowledge, experience, and you eagerly support others in the pursuit of reaching team goals.

What will you do:

• Technical responsible for one or more space projects
• Lead a team of skilled engineers to develop products for satellites and space rockets.
• Collaborate as technical point of contact with technically skilled customers
• Be involved in all phases of project execution from concept to assembly, test and delivery.

We will offer you:

• Great colleagues in a social including work environment.
• STARS social club and own welfare program for young employees
• Exciting work in an international Space environment
• Competitive benefits with good pension and insurance schemes
• A safe workplace in a growing and well-established company
• Welfare schemes with own fitness centre, cabin rental and much more
• Possibility for flexible working

Newly graduated are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis.

Candidates who apply for the position will, in connection with the recruitment process, be subject for a background check, and assessment of this will be used as a basis for candidate selection. To be a current candidate for the position, you must be able to obtain a Security Clearance in Norway and authorized in accordance to The Security Act.

Who are we?
The Space and Surveillance division at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience within the space business and delivers a broad spectrum of equipment, systems and services related to space and maritime surveillance customers in more than 40 countries.
Our mechanisms are part of the European heavy-lift launchers Ariane 5 & 6 and NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance, and are an integrated part of satellites for communication, navigation, earth observation for climate and environment, as well as scientific space probes and space exploration satellites.
KONGSBERG is the Nordic’s largest supplier of space equipment to ESA.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is Norway’s premier supplier of defence and aerospace-related systems and solutions. The company is a leading supplier of defence products and systems for command and control, surveillance, space, tactical communications, remote weapon stations and missiles systems. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace also has extensive capabilities within advanced composite manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul within the aircraft and helicopter market.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a wholly owned subsidiary of KONGSBERG and consists of seven business areas, each with a world-class product portfolio and a proven track record. Our divisions, and their 3.300 employees, strive to develop and offer innovative and reliable solutions for extreme conditions worldwide.