Technical Officer at the Naval Base

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? We offer a diverse and varied job with great opportunities to influence your own workday. The Naval Base is now seeking a Technical Officer for employment at the Garrison Unit's Signature Platoon. The position includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for wellness during work hours.

The Signature Platoon

The Naval Base is an operational unit. The Signature Platoon belongs to the Naval Base - Garrison Unit and primarily works with measurement and analysis of ship signature characteristics as well as sensor and weapon control on ships and boats within the Navy.

The Signature Platoon utilizes a number of fixed and mobile measurement stations around the country. Therefore, the position includes domestic travel to these locations. Many of the stations are located on islands, and the platoon has a number of boats for its own transport. We also have truck-mounted container-based mobile measurement systems.

You will be employed and serve as a specialist officer (OR6/7), focusing on signature measurement and sensor control.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct measurements and analysis of ships.
• Conduct measurement and analysis of sensor and weapon control.
• Plan and lead development regarding technical equipment, measurement methodology, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in the Navy's exercises.
• Provide technical system support during studies, development, and procurement of new and modified material systems with integrated subsystems.
• Monitor the status of materials (including spare parts, documentation).
• Participate in the platoon's other activities, e.g., maintenance of stations, boats, vehicles, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed and approved specialist officer exam SO6/7.
• Driver's license class B.
• Good computer and IT system skills.
• Good language skills in Swedish and English.

Personal Attributes

You are a person who can adapt to emerging situations and can easily switch between different tasks that our operations may require. You are good at collaborating, have strong social skills, and take responsibility for your work. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, both when working with others and when working independently. Additionally, you have a theoretical and practical interest in technology.

Having good physical ability and being able to comply with the Armed Forces' physical standards is fundamental to our operations. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold everyone's equal worth, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

DESIRABLE

• Electrical/telecommunication or hydroacoustic background.
• Maritime competence N8 and M8.
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' naval units.
• Military driver's license CE.

Other

The position is a permanent full-time employment, with a 6-month probationary period for potential re-employment. Military position. Start date by agreement. Work location: Karlskrona. Business trips occur within the framework of the duties.

Inquiries about the position

Jesper Andersson can be reached via switchboard 01082-85 000, Per Fredriksson can be reached via switchboard 01082-85 000.

Information about the recruitment process

Tove Dahlquist can be reached via switchboard 01082-85 000.

Union Representatives

Defense Union, Jan Wasberg, can be reached via switchboard 01082-85 000, Officers' Union, Johnas Mård, can be reached via switchboard 01082-85 000, SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson, can be reached via switchboard 01082-471 000, SACO, Saco-S-FM@mil.se.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-11. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The overarching task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics in the form of transport, basing, surveillance, and medical care, both at home and abroad. The Naval Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2700 km long coastline with territorial waters.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both significantly and in small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a military position. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.