Software Application Engineer

There has never been a more exciting time to work in Kongsberg Maritime than right now.
You will be joining the organization at a time when digital innovation is key to the success of the company, and we want people to help us shape this journey.
As a Software Application Engineer – Control Systems, you are responsible for developing new or adapting existing software for our control system contracts and development projects.
The main task is to work with graphical interface for our applications with touch screens and you therefore need to be used to graphic programming in Java / NetBeans.
You will also work with the development and adaptation of other application software, which takes place at block level in AutoCAD. Knowledge in C and Linux is also preferred.
In this role you will work in close collaboration with contract managers, other application engineers, suppliers and our customers. Your main task will be to customize software according to individual customer requirements. In this role you will also provide technical support to our sales and service organization when necessary.
What we can offer
We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future. A position with a wide range of challenging work tasks, opportunities to make a real difference and develop on a technical and personal level. You will have the opportunity to work with a unique product at a world-leading supplier of maritime solutions. You will work in an international environment and in multidisciplinary team collaboration where some travelling can be part of your work. We can offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly remote based on your work tasks.
Qualifications and experience
To succeed in this position, you have a degree in engineering, within the field of electronics and ideally previous experience in development and software design for automation systems & graphic presentations/user interfaces. General experience of electrical design and marine operations is an advantage. Additional knowledge/experience in: AutoCad, Java/Netbeans is required and C & Linux preferred.
Due to the nature of our international customer and supplier base, a high level of both oral and written English, is necessary. Communication skills in other languages are advantageous.
We appreciate your ability to act on own initiative and make things happen in a methodical and systematic approach. You will be an important resource in the team that contributes specialist knowledge and an innovative mindset, producing new and forward-thinking ideas and solutions for a greater future. You can analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgements. Since teamwork is key to succeed, you should be able to co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
Work location
Kristinehamn, Sweden
Last day to apply 2024-10-20
For this position we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process. Interviews can start during the application period as we wish to fill this position as soon as possible.
Kongsberg works with customers from both the commercial and naval market segments.
As our Software Application Engineers work with classified materials, security clearance and export control are both required for this position and questions related to citizenship will be part of the selection process.
Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.
Our Automation & Control division develops technology, products, and solutions applicable for maritime vessels, offshore production units, and fisheries & aquaculture. We look at the ocean space as our operating area where we deliver a wide range of products and services. Our deliveries ranges from single products to fully integrated systems and solutions. Automation & Control serve a wide range of market segments. Through our comprehensive portfolio of offerings Automation & Control has been recognized as a world leader in our core markets for the last decades.
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.
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