Project: Summit 2028 – Creating Results for Sailing

Summit 2028 is a continuation of the collaboration established for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics in 2024, where industry sponsorship was established to create reliable financial framework and results for 10 different sports. KONGSBERG is one of the industry sponsors in Summit 2024 and Summit 2028 and have also collaborated with Olympiatoppen on technical developments.

The student program Summit2028 – Creating Results for Sailing is an interdisciplinary summer project focused on technology research for sailing, designed for students passionate about sports technology and data science. The project leverages data to support optimal decision making in competitive sailing. This is a joint program where the summer students will be based at Kongsberg office alongside Project Revolution Green students and will work closely with Olympiatoppen to develop impact full results.

All interns will be supported by experienced mentors at our business area Kongsberg Maritime, who will help define tasks that align with the interns' academic skills and professional interests. At the end of the project, the team will present their work to the leadership of KONGSBERG and Olympiatoppen, alongside other student project groups. This experience will be challenging but also fulfilling, providing a great opportunity to apply academic knowledge to a real-world project.

The summer internship project will focus on creating a prototype system that collects, analyses, and displays data from various sensors, GPS, and weather inputs to provide sailors with real-time, actionable insights. The project will combine machine learning, data engineering, and UX design to enhance sailing performance and decision-making.

We are looking for a diverse group of students to contribute to various aspects of the project. The project roles and team locations are subject to change.

Location and role(s):

Lysaker/Oslo/Trondheim, Norway:

Data Science Engineer(s): Responsible for developing machine learning models to process real-time sailing data and working on predictive analytics for optimising sailing strategies 

• Qualifications: Background in Data Engineering, Data Science, AI, Statistics, or related field.
• Skills: Python, machine learning, data analysis

Software Developer(s): Responsible for developing software to connect AI algorithms with real-time data displays and ensuring smooth data flow and integration with the user interface

• Qualifications:  Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Skills: Programming, software integration, API development.

UX/UI Designer(s) for designing an intuitive user interface to display real-time insights to sailors and conducting user research and testing to optimize interface usability for sailors.

• Qualifications: UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or related fields.
• Skills: UI/UX design

Sensor Engineering/IoT to integrate sensor networks to capture real-time sailing conditions and calibrate sensors and ensure data accuracy in varying weather conditions.

• Qualifications: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Skills: IoT protocols, sensor calibration, basic circuit design.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about engineering and sport, eager to apply your skills to create tangible results, and excited about the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and area of interest.

General information:

Job type: Internship

Duration: Early-June to mid-August.

Locations: Lysaker/Oslo, Trondheim

Deadlines and internship release: The application deadline is February 28, 2025. Kindly note that project offerings may slightly vary from year to year, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience aligned with your field of interest.