Job Description

The autonomous team in Trondheim is now searching for 2-3 summer students to join us working with state-of-the-art ship autonomy development for the summer 2027.

You will be working with the ReVolt platform, consisting of a 1:20 scale model of the ReVolt in addition to a digital twin of the physical scale model.

ReVolt is an unmanned and zero-emission ship concept designed for short sea shipping along the coast of Norway.

The ReVolt was designed for low energy consumption and the propulsion system is fully electric.

Today, the scale model of the ReVolt vessel includes sensors for estimating own position and motion in addition to LIDAR, stereo camera and a radar for observing the area around ReVolt. ReVolt is equipped with a 5G router, and a SIM card for transmitting data and commands between ReVolt and a remote control station. A connection to cloud storage and computing in Microsoft Azure is also established.

The digital twin, a virtual model, of the ReVolt scale model was developed to test and explore new control algorithms on the digital twin before integrating this control system on the physical model of ReVolt

The summer students will:

• work on the physical ReVolt model, doing maintenance, implementing new features, control algorithms,
• focus on the digital twin for incorporating sensor simulations using pyGemini etc,
• work with situational awareness system using computer vision and sensor fusion algorithms as one of the main topics,
• will also be working on the Simulation Trust Center (STC) to integrate the ReVolt digital twin on this platform.

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Reasons to work with us:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders.
• We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
• Our Høvik office is located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

We are primarily seeking 3rd and 4th year students with relevant Bachelor/Master Program specialization in:

• Marine Technology
• Cybernetics / Robotics
• Data and AI
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science / Information Science.

We are looking for curious and motivated students who are interested in autonomous shipping, digital twins and simulation-based development:

• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to collaborate with others to solve technical challenges
• Good communication skills in English. Knowledge of Norwegian is a preference.
• Interest in the interaction between physical assets and their digital twins
• Experience with Python programming, Robot Operating System (ROS), computer vision algorithms, sensor fusion principles, data processing, and simulation are an advantage.
• An interest in pursing project- and master-thesis on topics relevant to the maritime industry.

If you do not meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply.

Interested? How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please ensure that you upload your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application system. The CV and application letter must be submitted in English. Students without this information will not be considered.

If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in your application letter.

Application deadline: October 16th 2026 at 23.59 CET. We will evaluate your application after the deadline and thank you for your patience.

Please note: if you either decide to withdraw or want to make changes in your application, you will need to submit a whole new application with a new email address. Please have all documents ready before submitting your final application.

Any questions? Please contact Tom Arne Pedersen on e-mail: tom.arne.pedersen@dnv.com

We are looking forward to reviewing your application!

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.