FOI is looking for an engineer in radar systems

FOI, the Total Defense Research Institute, is one of Europe's leading institutes for applied research in defense and security. FOI is an authority under the Ministry of Defense and is tasked with conducting research, method and technology development, and investigations for total defense and in support of disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. The operations are carried out on behalf of primarily the Government Offices, the Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). At FOI, we have about 1400 employees, of which more than 1000 work directly with research and development. Our competencies span the entire field from natural sciences and engineering to social and political sciences.

Are you interested in using your strong technical skills to develop new technology that strengthens Sweden's defense and security?

Do you want to work with interesting tasks and learn new things with the goal of becoming an expert in your field? Then FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the position

You will work on developing experimental radar systems for our applied research together with other engineers and researchers. You will also conduct analyses of data from these systems. The tasks may include design, construction, testing, and integration of technology in the radar systems depending on the needs of the operations and your competence profile. Examples of specific tasks may include design and measurement of electronic circuits or programming of signal processing methods. The role involves varied tasks with both theoretical and practical development work. You will write reports in Swedish for our clients and, if necessary, contribute written material for scientific publication in English. The purpose of our work is to assess the benefits for Sweden's defense of new technologies, methods, and products in the radar field.

About the unit

FOI has four locations: Stockholm, Umeå, Grindsjön, and Linköping. You will be part of the Radar Systems unit, which belongs to the Electronic Warfare department. The Radar Systems unit analyzes and evaluates methods and techniques for radar reconnaissance and radar surveillance, analyzes the characteristics and performance of the Armed Forces' radar systems, and develops new radar system concepts.

Feel free to read more about what we do: FOI Electronic Warfare (https://www.foi.se/om-foi/organisation/telekrig.html).

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

• A Master's degree in engineering or a related field with a focus on technical physics, electrical engineering, or an area that FOI assesses as equivalent.
• Good and current knowledge in electronics and measurement technology.
• Good and current knowledge in programming and signal processing.
• Good ability to communicate in writing in Swedish and also the ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.
• Strong interest in technology.

Meritorious

• Knowledge of radar or microwave technology. Experience in technical research or development is also meritorious, but not a requirement.

The work is both individual and in groups, so you need to be self-driven but also have good collaboration skills. You have good analytical abilities and are results-oriented. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

What do we offer you?

FOI offers a unique workplace where you have the opportunity to work on what is important for both total defense and society as a whole. FOI is a government authority under the Ministry of Defense and is one of Europe's leading research institutes in defense and security. The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us.

Do you want to be part of finding answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button by April 29, 2025!

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Fredrik Lantz. Union representatives are Ulf Sterner (Saco-S) and Johan Widén (OFR/S – ST) All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the employment is placed in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security screening, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

As we are an authority, submitted application documents are considered public records and may be disclosed to third parties upon request in accordance with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.