Real-time geospatial software for air traffic control and military command systems
Kongsberg Geospatial builds real-time mapping and situational-awareness software for air traffic control, air defense, and ISR applications. The tech stack is grounded in C++ and Windows/Linux, with modern DevOps tooling (Docker, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) suggesting operational maturity across critical defense infrastructure. Active hiring is concentrated in mid-level engineering roles, aligned with two major projects: a digital air traffic control tower platform and BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) unmanned systems software — both demanding sustained R&D investment in safety-critical systems.
Kongsberg Geospatial is a privately held software company founded in 1992 and based in Ottawa, Ontario. They develop precision real-time geospatial visualization and mapping software for mission-critical defense and aerospace applications, including air-traffic control, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR), air defense, and search-and-rescue operations. The software serves military personnel, air-traffic controllers, first-responders, and operators worldwide. The company employs 51–200 people and is currently engineering-focused, with active hiring in Canada.
C++, Visual Studio, Windows, Linux, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Docker, Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, and Jira. The stack reflects both legacy defense-industry standards (C++, Windows) and modern development practices (containerization, cloud DevOps).
Two major projects: a digital air traffic control tower platform and BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) software for unmanned systems. Both are active development priorities reflecting expansion into next-generation command-and-control and autonomous operations.
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