Kongsberg Satellite Mechanisms is looking for Space Engineers

The Space & Surveillance division of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) delivers a broad spectrum of equipment, systems and services related to space and maritime surveillance customers in more than 40 countries.

Our Space Mechanisms expertise is located in Kongsberg has more than 30 years experience with development, qualification and delivery of products within satellite mechanisms and electronic drive and control products.

We are looking for senior system engineer/technical lead with extensive experience in the space industry to join us on our mission to further develop and deliver our Mechanisms for Satellite Solar Array Drives and Antennas.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Technical responsible for one or more space projects
Collaborate as technical point of contact with technically skilled customers
Technical management of the engineering team, involvement in all phases of project execution from concept to test and delivery
Manage requirements and verification plans

Experience:

Minimum 5 years experience in the space business
Experience with development of electro mechanical products and systems
Experience with technical management

Qualifications

M.Sc or B.Sc within mechatronics, cybernetics, systems engineering, or related fields
Proficient in technical English

Personal attributes

Strong sense of responsibility
Commercial mindset
Proactive attitude
Sociable and positive
Solution oriented mindset
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Able and willing to support training and development of younger engineers

We offer:

Exciting work in an international Space environment
A competent and friendly work environment with flat structure and little bureaucracy
A safe workplace in a growing and well-established company
Good insurance and pension plans

The position will require security clearance.