American Bureau of Shipping

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of emerging technologies in maritime and offshore industries?

ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment.

The Intelligent Systems Technology Center (ISTC), located in Seoul, Korea was established to enhance our global network of technology centers and supports our mission of safety in the region and around the world. As an Engineer in this center, you will participate in or lead research and development projects with regional and global clients. Projects focus on smart and autonomous functions, application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and future ship concepts.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and Contribute to Research Projects: Drive or participate in research and development initiatives across a broad spectrum of intelligent systems, with a focus on:
• Application of AI for marine and offshore
• Smart and autonomous ship systems
• Digital twin of ship and offshore systems
• Smart technologies for shipyards
• Future ship concepts and innovations
• Develop Technical Guidance: Develop and refine safety standards, classification requirements, and best practices for the implementation of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Clients and Stakeholders: Work closely with regional and global clients to understand their needs and deliver innovative solutions that align with ABS’s mission of safety and sustainability.
• Support Technology Integration: Provide technical expertise to support the safe adoption and integration of intelligent systems and advanced technologies in marine and offshore environments.
• Demonstrate Thought Leadership: Represent ABS through technical publications, conference presentations, and participation in industry panels, showcasing expertise in intelligent systems and future ship technologies.
• Engage in Industry Collaboration: Actively participate in industrial committees and working groups to influence the development of technical capabilities and standards across the industry.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline is required; a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: shipyards, design/consulting offices, shipping or oil companies, offshore energy companies, universities, or classification societies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with marine intelligent systems, including collision detection and avoidance, autonomous operations, and smart functions such as digital twins, robotics, and smart management systems, etc.
• Familiarity with AI and its applications in the marine and offshore industries.
• Solid understanding of the marine and offshore industry, including experience working with or within classification societies.
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to write and present effectively in English.

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs