Senior Design Engineer

Join us in developing our Defense capabilities! At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, driven by collaboration and curiosity. Power Solutions, a segment within Aker Solutions, is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Building on our product development and fabrication expertise from subsea oil & gas history, we are now further expanding our ambitions into the growing defense market. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Power & Controls Engineering department in Tranby . The offices are centrally located 10 minutes from Drammen and 30 minutes from Oslo. In this role, you will take responsibility for mechanical design within defense projects, contributing deep technical expertise, and ensuring high-quality design solutions in line with established engineering standards and processes. What will you be doing? Hold responsibility for mechanical design of products and components Perform all assigned technical activities in accordance with Aker Solutions’ Policy for Engineering Contribute to the successful execution of the design process within your assigned scope Create, check, and approve materials, drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards Perform tolerance analyses and ensure design‑for‑manufacture and assembly Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions Support and participate in design reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of design solutions and ways of working Prepare and maintain technical documentation and bills of materials (BOMs) We think you should have: Higher education within engineering, science, or a related discipline Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, and experience working with SAP Experience with design for manufacturing Proven experience creating weldment drawings and designing welded structural components and assemblies is an advantage Ability to create, check, and approve mechanical drawings in line with standards and best practice Ability to perform mechanical calculations to support design verification A proactive and improvement‑oriented mindset, with strong attention to quality and technical detail Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken Experience from defense or a serial production environment is an advantage The role may involve projects where security clearance is required What we offer: At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally. Some of them are: Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future. Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent. Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need. Professional development and strong career opportunities , including continuous skills development through internal and external learning as part of a new and growing defense area. Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers. Central location: Conveniently located with easy access to both Drammen and Oslo. Parking facilities: Free parking with access to electric vehicle charging stations. Interested? If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted during the application period. Please note that first interviews are planned for mid‑August. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay. Application Deadline: 24th of August 2026 If you have questions about the position, please contact: Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, Email: [email protected], Phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19 NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. Please note, background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, some positions may involve access to systems and information of a sensitive nature. In such cases, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and project and/or customer requirements, an enhanced due diligence process may be conducted for relevant candidates. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide information relevant to a risk assessment. This assessment process supports a