Njord - The Autonomous Ship Challenge is a newly formed student organization at NTNU, which is designing and organizing an international student competition for autonomous ships. In 2025 we will arrange our biggest competition yet!
Njord is currently developing at an ambitious rate and we are now looking for more students to join our team. The available positions are listed below. This is a unique opportunity to put your own mark on the competition and create something new for Trondheim, NTNU and the world. If this sounds exciting, do not hesitate to apply, you may be exactly who we're looking for!
We are mainly interested in full-time students at NTNU with comprehension of both Norwegian and English, and at least 1 year left of their studies. We want individuals who are structured, motivated and like to take action! Relevant previous experience is an advantage, however it is not a requirement. Estimated work time per week will be approximately 6-8 hours. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
Join Njord’s Perception team to develop and test sensor-based systems that help our autonomous vessel understand its surroundings. You'll work with data from LiDAR, cameras, and GPS — ideal for those into computer vision, sensor fusion, and robotics.
Njord values its online presence and wants to reach new audiences. If you’re creative and enjoy digital platforms, join our marketing team to grow our footprint and support campaigns. We seek proactive, detail-oriented team members ready to boost our visibility.
Join Njord’s Business Relations team to gain hands-on finance experience by managing accounting, budgeting, and improving financial processes. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals eager to contribute and grow in a collaborative environment.
Help plan and organize the physical layout of the competition to ensure a smooth experience for participants and spectators. Work with the team to design zones, coordinate logistics, and solve on-site issues. Ideal for someone practical, detail-oriented, and hands-on.
Join Njord’s Control Autonomy team to develop and test control systems for our autonomous vessel. Work with navigation algorithms in simulation and help bring them to life on the real boat. Perfect for those interested in robotics and control systems.
Join Njord’s Hardware Team to work on electronics, prototyping, and testing for our autonomous vessel. Gain hands-on experience and help develop the ASV platform.