Embedded Systems Development Engineer

About the job

Kongsberg Discovery is seeking an Embedded Systems Development Engineer to play a key role in developing the next generation of advanced acoustic technology solutions for demanding maritime and offshore applications. You will become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team, working across hardware, firmware, and system design to turn innovative concepts into reliable products.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level firmware, bootloaders, device drivers, high speed data acquisition/storage and communication interfaces using technologies such as SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, integration, and verification of embedded systems throughout the product development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with electronics, software, mechanical, and system engineers to deliver robust and innovative technical solutions
• Plan and execute testing, qualification, and validation activities
• Support product lifecycle activities, including production introduction, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and obsolescence management
• Contribute to technology development, product innovation, and the continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and best practices

Qualifications

• Relevant master's degree in embedded systems engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems development, including microcontroller-based hardware and firmware design, debugging and testing
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, communication protocols (SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet)
• Strong understanding of 32-bit Microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, TI, etc.), high speed data flows, DMA, Flash memory technologies and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience with analogue and digital electronics, EMC considerations, and product verification and qualification

Personal qualities

• Ability to work systematically and independently while taking ownership of technical challenges and deliverables
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Curious, innovative, and motivated to contribute to product development and continuous improvement
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Norwegian language skills are an advantage

We offer

• Competitive compensation and excellent employee benefits
• Work at the intersection of acoustics, technology, and ocean science
• Help optimize the performance of advanced monitoring systems in challenging underwater environments
• Collaborate with recognized experts in acoustic sensing and subsea technology
• See your work make a tangible impact in projects deployed across the world's oceans

How to apply

Interested in knowing more? Contact: Svein.haugen@kd.kongsberg.com