Lediga jobb som Civilingenjör, farkostteknik i Kristinehamn

An exciting opportunity has arisen as CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics) in Hydrodynamics, part of our Kongsberg Hydrodynamic Research Centre at Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn. In this position, you will use high-end CFD methodologies and tools to support propulsion products and provide company internal consultancy services within hydrodynamics. You will perform numerical simulations and analysis related to various ship hydrodynamic aspects, this to improve design and performance to lower energy consumption and maximize efficiency to our customer’s needs.
As CFD Engineer you will have the opportunity to be part of a team of skilled engineers and collaborate with external research bodies, which are in the forefront of development in the fields of propulsion and manoeuvring hydrodynamics. We can offer you an opportunity to work in an environment where there are no given answers and solutions, and where your creativity and problem-solving ability are put to test. We appreciate your ability to dive deep into technical problem solving, and at the same time focus on delivery of results.
Key accountabilities
Numerical and geometric modelling and simulations
Technical analysis and problem solving
Development and research projects
Support in Sales and Aftermarket upgrading projects
Reporting and presentations of your work for internal and external customers

What we can offer
We offer a safe and inspiring work environment with diverse and challenging tasks, providing opportunities for personal and technical development and making a real impact. As a world-leading supplier of maritime solutions, you will work with unique products in an international setting, collaborating with colleagues and suppliers globally in multidisciplinary teams. We offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly remote based on your tasks.
Qualifications and experience
M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in engineering and experience, in preferable Naval Architecture, Marine Hydrodynamics, Technical Physics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent
Understanding of hydrodynamic principles
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics
High level of English, both written and oral

You are able to
act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Last day to apply is 2026-03-06
For this position, we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process. As we work with customers from both the commercial and naval market segments, 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.
Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn consists of 390 engaged people working with sales, research, development, design, service and assembly of market leading solutions for different types of vessels. Our Hydrodynamic Research Centre provides world leading CFD and Testing capabilities in support for our Product centres and customers.
Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.
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Are you passionate about complex product design, CFD, and programming? Do you want to design propulsion systems for the worlds most advanced commercial and naval ships? Join us for an exciting role in the marine industry where you can put your skills to the test and make a real impact!
We are seeking for a driven Propeller Blade Designer, to join our experienced Propulsion Hydrodynamics team in our own Hydrodynamic Research Centre, located in Kristinehamn. This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment where there are no given answers and solutions, where your creativity and problem-solving ability are put to test. Our collaboration with the research community ensures that we are at the forefront of the technical development.
As a Propeller Blade Designer, you will closely collaborate with shipyards, ship designers and ship owners to transform their requirements into efficient and sustainable solutions. Using CFD and model testing, you develop and adapt propeller and rudder designs to meet specific customer needs. Our unique testing facility with cavitation tunnels allow us to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to each vessel and according to expectations.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver and lead high quality hydrodynamic research projects on time and to budget. You ensure the quality of your work is exemplary and actively work to continuously improve the group’s methods and processes.
What we can offer
We offer an inspiring and safe work environment where you can tackle exciting, sustainable solutions for the future. You’ll face diverse challenges, make a real impact, and grow both technically and personally. Work with unique products at a world-leading maritime supplier and collaborate internationally. We can offer flexible hours with remote work possibilities based on your work tasks. Some traveling globally may be involved visiting our internal and external customers.
Qualifications and experience
We believe that you have a genuine interest in boats, ships and the marine environment. You hold a masters’ degree in mathematics, engineering physics, Naval Architecture or equivalent. Due to the nature of an international customer and supplier base, high level of English, both written and speaking, is important. Communication skills in other languages are considered an advantage.
We appreciate your ability to act on own initiative and make things happen with a methodical and systematic approach. You should be able to analyze complex issues and deep dive into technical problem solving without losing focus on delivery. Teamwork is key to succeed in position, we therefore highly appreciate your ability to co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
Kongsberg works with customers from both the commercial and naval market segments. In this role, you will work with classified materials, security clearance and export control are both required for this position. Questions related to citizenship will be part of the selection process.
Our ambition is to fill the position as soon as possible; selection and interviews may begin during the application period. For this position, we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process.
Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace.
Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.
Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn consists of 310 engaged people working with sales, research, development, design, service and assembly of market leading solutions for different types of vessels. Our Hydrodynamic Research Centre provides world leading CFD and Testing capabilities in support for our Product centres and customers.
Kongsberg - Protechting People & Planet Visa mindre

Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace
An exciting opportunity has arisen as Hydrodynamicist Rudder, a part of the Propulsion Hydrodynamic organisation at Kongsberg Maritime. In this position you support rudder sales initiatives as a specialist and are responsible for hydrodynamic design principles of rudder products. The location for this position is in Kristinehamn (Sweden) or Ulsteinvik (Norway) or Ålesund (Norway).
We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for ship propulsion and hydrodynamic engineering that can deliver to meet our customer´s requirements and expectations. In this role you will lead hydrodynamic research projects for propulsion products and take part of quality investigations as a hydrodynamic expert and analysist. You engage with the technical sales support team and ship designers to bring hydrodynamics close to sales, customers and ship owners. You develop and maintain sales support tools in cooperation with the rudder department.
As a Hydrodynamicist you are the go-to specialist within the field of rudder hydrodynamics. You engage with rudder engineering - and R&D team to maintain and develop rudder product standards. You work with the methods development team and support their work to improve existing tools and implement new methods. You have contact with external specialist environments, as model basins and classification societies to contribute to Kongsberg Maritime's hydrodynamical reputation. Travel will be included in this role.
Qualifications and experience
You have an BSc or MSc with knowledge in hydrodynamics, fluid mechanics or Naval Architecture. We prefer that you have experience of project management, maybe in multifunctional projects. Programming knowledge (one or more of the following: Python, C#, C++, Fortran) and high level of English.
You are able to
act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Last day to apply 2022-06-24. For this position we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process.
At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
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