Would you like to work on developments within maritime autonomous technology?

DNV GL is seeking a highly motivated researcher to help us shape the future of the maritime industry.

Autonomous technology combined with remote monitoring and control is expected to have major impact on how we move goods and people around the world’s oceans in the future. The capabilities of this technology have accelerated significantly over the last decade and has reached the level were self-driving vessels and vehicles is no longer an unrealistic vision. However, there are still important steps to be made in order to ensure such systems can be applied in a safe and predictable manner and this is at the core of what we do in DNV GL.

You will be part of a team of researchers dedicated to finding answers on how we can build trust into these novel and complex technologies and to ensure that they are safe to operate even when the consequences of failure is high. Only then can these technologies have true impact on the maritime industry.

We are looking for the right individual to strengthen our team in developing knowledge, requirements and tools for the safe deployment and approval of remote controlled and autonomous ships.

Key responsibilities:

• Build knowledge and competence on autonomous navigation systems comprising sensors, situational awareness-, tracking- and collision avoidance components
• Investigate, develop and evaluate methods and tools for verifying required performance
• Develop prototype tools for test and verification and apply them on novel industry products
• Author technical reports, scientific papers and professional presentations
• Participate in joint industry research projects and build networks externally and internally with key experts and customers in the field

Position Qualifications

• Newly graduated or experienced professional with an MSc or PhD level technical degree
• Skillset to work in a multidiscipline R&D setting with an analytic approach to problem solving
• Advanced skills in programming, preferably python and/or C++
• Proficiency in the English language
• In-depth knowledge within several of the following fields:
• Autonomous vehicles and automated collision avoidance systems
• Advanced sensor processing, sensor fusion and object tracking
• Cybernetics, robotics and control theory
• Computer vision and deep neural nets
• Explainable AI, interpretability of neural nets and transparency of complex systems
• Test and verification of complex systems and digital assets
• Development of dynamic motion simulators
• Ship operation and navigation including COLREG

Personal characteristics:

We are looking for a positive and visionary individual that enjoys working in a team that are exploring the frontiers of the maritime industry.

• You are result-oriented and possess creativity, energy and drive
• You enjoy working both independently and in teams
• You are technically strong, curious and eager to share knowledge
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• You are open to transition into our maritime business area in the longer run to apply research and innovation results more directly with customers

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefit packages
• Inspiring, social and international work environment
• The opportunity to explore new fields of technology and develop as a professional
• To work with highly skilled and motivated colleagues from many disciplines
• Excellent career development opportunities in an international company with high focus on people development
• Flexible work hours and favourable holiday arrangements