Shooting for the stars? Join our Space & Surveillance division!

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is Norways 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 AS 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.

We are looking for an experienced system engineer 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 Norways largest space divisions.

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 NASAs 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 Nordics largest supplier of space equipment to ESA.

Who are you?
You are a proactive person with a positive attitude. You are competent in a broad spectra of technical areas, which allows you to coordinate and guide our highly competent engineering teams. Not only do you make things happen on your own initiative, but 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
• 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

Your qualifications :

• Experience in the space business is preferred, but not required
• Experience with development of electro mechanical products and systems
• Experience with technical management
• Good English skills

We will offer you:

• Exciting work in an international Space environment
• A competent and social work environment
• A safe workplace in a growing and well-established company
• Hybrid working
• Good insurance, salary and pension plans

Applicants will in the recruitment process be subject for background check.
The position may require Norwegian and NATO security clearance.