Kongsberg Maritime seeks Naval Architect/Ship Designer

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Do you have a passion for ship design and want to work on some of the world’s most advanced specialized vessels? 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. We are currently in an exciting growth phase and are seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join our award-winning Ship Design Solutions team. As a designer with us, you become part of an environment with over 50 years of history and a portfolio of over 1,000 vessels. We are leading the green shift at sea, and you will play a central role in the evolution of our renowned UT and NVC designs, with a particular focus on decarbonization and innovative technological solutions. Key Responsibilities As a Ship Designer, you will hold an autonomous and customer-oriented role. Your main tasks will include: Design Leadership: Acting as the design responsible for dedicated customer projects and R&D programs, managing supporting teams as required. Technical Development: Taking primary responsibility for General Arrangements, vessel specifications, and performance documentation from initial customer meetings through to contract. Strategic Collaboration: Engaging in dialogue with ship owners, yards, and classification societies to understand market trends and regulatory requirements. Sales & Marketing Support: Contributing to bid/no-bid evaluations and supporting the sales force with technical expertise and tender documentation. Innovation: Being a driving force in the technological evolution of our portfolio, specifically within offshore, navy, and unmanned vessels. Your Profile We are looking for a candidate who possesses a holistic understanding of ship structures and the ability to think across a diverse design portfolio. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or a related engineering field. Ideally 5 years of relevant experience from a shipyard, classification society, or consultancy. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Interest in 3D tools (Revit), visualization (Rhino), or CFD (Star-CCM+) is a plus. Fluent in English, as this is our primary working language for projects and international collaboration. This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment Why Join Kongsberg Maritime? Innovation in Focus: Work with tomorrow’s solutions in unmanned vessels and green shipping. Career Development: We offer excellent programs for competence building and internal career paths. Social Environment: Enjoy an active corporate sports club and social groups ranging from mountain hiking and fishing to wine tasting. Application Deadline: November 23th – applications are evaluated continuously. For more information about the position Please contact our recruitment partner HAMNØY and our advisors: Sarya Aydilek, tlf. Allette Solberg, tlf. Register and submit your CV and application as soon as possible, including all relevant certificates and diplomas. Recruitment partner HAMNØY handles all inquiries confidentially in the initial phase if desired. Kontaktinformasjon Sarya Aydilek, Rådgiver - research & analyse,, Allette Solberg, Rådgiver, + 47, Nøkkelinformasjon: Arbeidsgiver: HAMNØY AS Referansenr.: 5197808505 Stillingsprosent: 100% Fast Søknadsfrist: 23.11.2026

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