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Jobs in Horten

You better believe it! We are a centre for technology that attracts innovators from the whole world: people who think that impossible isn’t something that can’t be done – just that no one’s done it yet.

Made in Horten

Companies in Horten send intelligent robots underwater and rockets into space. They deliver medical equipment that saves lives and technology that allows NASA to make precise measurements on Mars - among other things. Such challenges are right up our alley. Innovation has been a part of Horten's culture since the Viking Age. In the series "Made in Horten" you can get to know some of them better.

Did you know that Silicon Valley is the USA's answer to Horten?

Yes. That's right. We are a center for technology that attracts innovators from all over the world. Simply put, minds that think that the impossible is not something that can't be done – it just hasn't been done before.

RIB I Havna

Immediate proximity to the Oslofjord

"The sea is our most important laboratory. We are constantly out on the fjord testing all the technology we develop. The fact that we are located here in Horten, with immediate proximity to the Oslofjord, is crucial for us" - Morten Nakjem, Norwegian Defence Research Institute FFI

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Easy to enjoy, both at work and in private life

Horten is a cultural city that delivers a varied offer throughout the year. We have full kindergarten coverage, nice neighbors and short distances to most things. So it is perhaps not surprising that companies in Horten have satisfied employees who thrive. We have a large entrepreneurial network and many great meeting places for the business community. This leads to good collaboration and inspiration across the companies, and with the University of Southeast Norway .

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Foto: Ole Kristiansen / Gjengangeren

Perfect location

The fact that Horten is located on the Oslofjord is not only an advantage for Horten residents who love to swim. The location means that we are only a short distance from the rest of the world.

In addition to the sea route with Bastø Fosen, Horten has close connections with the rest of Norway and the world through both E18, train and a short distance to Torp airport. In 2025, a new modern Intercity station and double tracks will arrive in Oslo. Then things will really speed up!

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Find a job in Horten.

Even though we are a leader in technology in Norway, we also have many other exciting jobs to offer – and with short distances to most things, you could say that you literally have a job to GO to.
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Are you an entrepreneur?

At the research park at USN we have "Kobben" – one of the country's best technology incubators that helps entrepreneurs in the start-up phase. One of the reasons for Kobben's success is its proximity to all the technology companies.

If you draw an invention in Horten, you can actually just hop on your bike and have your prototype made at a company a little further down the street. It's quite unique! No wonder the really great ideas are thought up here and that our companies deliver world-class technology solutions.

Collaboration is the key to success

The companies in Horten cooperate with each other, with the municipality and with the University of Southeast Norway . Which can safely be called a real recipe for success! The companies benefit from each other's knowledge, from the university and from talented students. The students, in turn, get a fantastic opportunity to make contacts and gain useful experience from working life.

Karl Jørgen

Call a Hortensiar

Would you like to know more about working in Horten or are you thinking about starting a company here? Please contact our business manager Karl Jørgen.