Software Developer – Propulsion Control Systems

Software Developer – Propulsion Control Systems

📍 Hönö, Gothenburg | Berg Propulsion

Would you like to develop software that controls and monitors marine propulsion systems? We are looking for a Software Developer within Propulsion Control Systems who wants to work closely with both hardware and advanced control systems for the future of shipping.

At Berg Propulsion, you will develop embedded software for our propulsion systems and have the opportunity to follow your work throughout the entire process – from system design and programming to testing and real-world operation onboard vessels.

Berg Propulsion develops propulsion and energy solutions for the global marine industry, with a strong focus on innovation, technical excellence, and more efficient and sustainable shipping.

At our Hönö site, engineers from different disciplines work closely together to develop complete solutions for the vessels of the future. Software and control systems are becoming increasingly important parts of our propulsion solutions and play a central role in system functionality, performance, and reliability.

As a Software Developer within Control Systems, you will work with improvements of our current platform as well as contribute to the development of our next generation of control systems for Berg Propulsion’s propulsion solutions.

Your main focus will be embedded development in C, with software running directly on microcontrollers in a bare-metal environment. The software interacts closely with sensors, I/O, communication interfaces, and other onboard control systems.

The role extends well beyond programming. You will work throughout the entire development lifecycle – from requirements, system design, and architecture to implementation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

As the software directly controls physical equipment, you will work closely with both the hardware and the propulsion system. This gives you the opportunity to follow your software from development and testing in a laboratory environment all the way to a propulsion system operating onboard a vessel.

You will be part of our software team and collaborate closely with engineers within areas such as automation, electronics, and electrical integration. The team also includes developers working with Energy Management Systems, Digital Solutions, and other software solutions.

The role may involve international travel to shipyards, vessels, customers, and partners in connection with integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Education

Technical Knowledge

Experience with system testing, simulation, HIL testing, industrial communication protocols, or marine control and propulsion systems is considered an advantage.

Ideally, you have a few years of relevant professional experience, but we do not have a specific requirement regarding the number of years. Your technical expertise, potential, and ability to contribute in the role are more important.

Personal Qualities

You enjoy having ownership and working independently, while seeing collaboration with other developers and engineering disciplines as a natural part of developing robust and reliable systems.

At Berg Propulsion, you will have the opportunity to develop software that directly controls real propulsion equipment. You can follow your work from the first lines of code and laboratory testing all the way to a system operating onboard a vessel.

You will be part of an experienced development organization where software, electronics, automation, and marine propulsion technology come together to solve complex technical challenges.

The role offers a high degree of ownership and the opportunity to influence both technical solutions and future systems. You will work alongside other software developers, including colleagues within Energy Management Systems, giving you the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of technologies and systems across the vessel.

Contact Details and Practical Information

Location: Hönö, Gothenburg

Hiring Manager: Hanna Hvarfven

Email: Hanna.Hvarfven@bergpropulsion.com

If you have any questions about the position or would like to learn more about what it is like to work with us, you are very welcome to get in touch.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!