Senior Electrical R&D Engineer

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Contribute to innovation in high-voltage cable technology

Are you ready to blend your educational knowledge with significant contributions to a global business? At NKT, we are seeking a curious and structured Senior Electrical R&D Engineer to join our skilled team in Karlskrona. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of HVDC cable systems that support the green energy transition. You’ll be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment where your ideas and insights will contribute to improving energy infrastructure. Do you want to be a key contributor in solving complex engineering challenges?

Innovate and analyze HVDC cable systems

As an Sr.Electrical R&D Engineer, you will play a central role in developing and verifying electrothermal designs for HVDC cable systems. You’ll work closely with experts across disciplines to conduct experiments, analyze data, and support both R&D and commercial projects. Your work will directly contribute to NKT’s reputation in high-voltage cable manufacturing.

Your responsibility will be to:

Contribute as a skilled professional in R&D projects focused on HVDC cables and accessories

Perform electrothermal design and calculations of HVDC cable systems

Support failure investigations, material characterization, and testing activities

Participate in standardization committees such