Work with meaning
As a part of the Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc (KDA, Inc) team, you’ll join a team of highly motivated individuals who enjoy being part of a global company and working on cutting edge defense technology projects. With a shared passion for innovation, our team collaborates across functions to solve complex challenges. Our greatest asset is our diverse talent pool, where each individual’s insights and ideas fuel growth.
Our parent company, Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace AS, has a long and proud history from its starting point in 1814 in Norway to the international corporation it is today. We design, manufacture, and maintain a wide range of fielded and combat-proven defense systems in command and control, space, air defense, surveillance, missile systems, and remote weapons stations around the globe. Our systems are exceptionally reliable in the extreme conditions of the Arctic, sub-tropic, and desert environments.
KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.
Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.
We Live Our Core Values
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Determined
We are known for our drive and persistence. We always strive to meet our customers’ expectations. We set ambitious goals for ourselves and we are driven towards them with a clear and constant focus. What we start, we finish. We do not give in.
Determined We are known for our drive and persistence. We always strive to meet our customers’ expectations. We set ambitious goals for ourselves and we are driven towards them with a clear and constant focus. What we start, we finish. We do not give in.
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Collaborative
Collaboration is fundamental to our business. We exchange ideas among ourselves, with our suppliers and partners, and we cooperate closely with our customers. We work as teams, we share knowledge and we value team success – to the benefit of our customers and our own competitiveness. We collaborate as individuals and as an organization.
Collaborative Collaboration is fundamental to our business. We exchange ideas among ourselves, with our suppliers and partners, and we cooperate closely with our customers. We work as teams, we share knowledge and we value team success – to the benefit of our customers and our own competitiveness. We collaborate as individuals and as an organization.
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Innovative
Always performing better is a vital part of who we are. We constantly innovate and implement improvements in all parts of our business – from our products, through our processes, to our customer
Innovative Always performing better is a vital part of who we are. We constantly innovate and implement improvements in all parts of our business – from our products, through our processes, to our customer
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Reliable
Our customers and partners can trust KONGSBERG to deliver, always. Dealing with KONGSBERG means dealing with reliable people, a reliable corporation and reliable products. KONGSBERG is a responsible organization characterized by integrity and concern for health, safety and the environment. We are reliable people. We are responsible citizens.
Reliable Our customers and partners can trust KONGSBERG to deliver, always. Dealing with KONGSBERG means dealing with reliable people, a reliable corporation and reliable products. KONGSBERG is a responsible organization characterized by integrity and concern for health, safety and the environment. We are reliable people. We are responsible citizens.
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which includes company-paid premiums for health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).
Have questions? Our HR team is here to help
People consider changing careers for various reasons, and we recognize that taking a new direction can feel like a big step. Whether your goals and values have evolved, you’ve discovered new passions you want to explore, or you’re looking for a fresh challenge, we’re here to support you on your journey.
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