Job Advertisement: Radar System Developer

FOI, the Total Defence Research Institute, is one of Europe's leading institutes for applied research in defense and security. FOI is an authority under the Ministry of Defence and is tasked with conducting research, method and technology development, as well as investigations for total defense and in support of disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. Our activities 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 over 1000 work directly with research and development. Our competencies span the entire field from natural sciences and technology to social and political sciences.

Are you interested in using your strong knowledge in physics and programming 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 and implementing models of radar systems, as well as analyzing the properties and performance of these systems. You will also work with data analysis from radar systems. Examples of specific tasks include programming a radar model to calculate its potential range against different types of drones. Another example could be performing statistical analysis of radar data collected over a longer period. The role involves varied tasks with a focus on theoretical 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 surveillance, analyzes the properties and performance of the Armed Forces' radar systems, and develops new radar system concepts.

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

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

• A Master's degree in engineering with a focus on technical physics, technical mathematics, or a field that FOI assesses as equivalent.
• Good and current knowledge in programming and physics.
• Current knowledge in electromagnetism and electronics.
• Good ability to communicate in writing in Swedish and also the ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.

Meritorious

• Knowledge of radar or electromagnetic field theory. Experience in technical research or development is also meritorious, but not a requirement.

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

What do we offer you?

FOI offers a unique workplace where you get 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 Defence and is one of Europe's leading research institutes in defense and security. The position is a permanent employment that may begin 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's 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 27, 2025!

For more information about the position, please 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 position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security check, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

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

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.