Students and Summer Internships

We recognize the challenges in the world and we are dedicated to help resolving these issues. Do you want to join us in solving these matters?

Your first step toward a meaningful career

With increasing challenges related to climate change, it is more important than ever that we work together to create and enable a more resilient world to address the ongoing climate emergency. In order to do this, we need everyone’s voices, with a full range of insights and ideas for how we can turn things around. And for us, a key enabler is our ability and commitment to innovation.

A summer internship at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will be your first step toward a meaningful career of innovation and technology in the defence and aerospace industry.

We have a long and proud history – from our starting point in Norway in 1814 to the international corporation of today. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace consists of five business areas, each with a world-class product portfolio and a proven track record. Our divisions strive to develop and offer innovative and reliable solutions for extreme conditions worldwide. We are Norway’s premier supplier of defence and aerospace-related systems and solutions - but it is our people that are our greatest asset and strength.

What do we offer?

A summer internship at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will expose you to the best and brightest in the field of technology, defence and aerospace. We work tirelessly to create a safe space in which our people are respected and valued, and feel comfortable being themselves – regardless of gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental challenges, educational, religious or social background. To develop innovative technology for the future, we need to bring together people with different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. That is where you, our intern, comes in.

Meaningful relationships with world-class experts

Through our internship programme, you will get the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge in real-life projects – an experience that could help open doors to a career within the defence and aerospace sector. You will gain important and meaningful relationships with world-class experts in their fields. Experts who will instil in you the values and abilities you need in order to succeed in your future career.

As an intern at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, you will work on projects related to technology, innovation, defence and aerospace. Our internships are spread across several of our locations. Throughout your internship, you will be connecting with people across divisions and disciplines, giving you exposure to projects across all levels of our organization. By undertaking an internship with us, you also benefit from unique networking opportunities through social activities after work hours.

We expect our interns to further develop their capabilities to adapt and handle challenging situations, in a professional matter, in real-world projects. We want to see your drive and ambition. We will challenge you throughout your summer internship, and in return, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and personal development. 

Talk to us!

People seek to change careers for many different reasons and we understand that making a life-changing decision might feel intimidating. Your goals and values may have changed, you have discovered new interests that you want to pursue or you just simply want to do something new and exciting.

Do you want to know more about our company, how to write an application letter or find out how our recruitment process works? You may have a lot of questions and we are here to help give you the answers that you are looking for.

  • Bredo Larsen
    HR Director
  • Portrait of Baard Johan Troye. Credit: Njål Frilseth / KONGSBERG
    Baard J. Troye
    HR Manager
  • Portrait of Vilde Kongsjorden.  Credit: Njål Frilseth / KONGSBERG
    Vilde Kongsjorden
    HR Advisor