Engineer for the Future's Optical Systems

We are now looking for an engineer who wants to help shape the future's optical systems at the test site in Vidsel. With us, you will have the opportunity to use your skills where they truly make a difference. Together with colleagues, you will help make Sweden and the world safer – both today and in the future.

About the Position

In the role of engineer with us, you will work in a workplace that is completely unique in its design. We have Europe's largest fleet of advanced UAVs and equipment for radar stations, optical systems, and telemetry systems. In the optical section, you will work on operating, maintaining, and further developing the section's optical resources, with a particular focus on larger, advanced optical sensors. You will be trained in our systems at the test site, and in this position, you will have the opportunity to develop by participating in and leading projects aimed at improving and modernizing our technical solutions. You will participate in investigations and development assignments that lay the foundation for decisions on future technical development of the section's systems, including the acquisition of a new optical system.

In addition, you will follow the technical development within optics and contribute to supporting the work with IT accreditation of the section's technical systems. The work may also involve collaboration with other sections at the test site, where you will participate in cross-functional projects as needed to contribute to the overall development.

The position is based in Vidsel. Travel may occur in the position.

About You

You are a civil or university engineer, systems scientist, or have another relevant education, or have equivalent skills acquired in another way. You have very good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form and hold a B driver's license for manual transmission.

It is an advantage if you have work experience as an engineer and also if you have experience in project work. It is beneficial if you have experience in the field of optics or electronics. We view positively if you have experience in technical maintenance work and also if you have experience in technical documentation work.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who collaborates well with others. You have good problem-solving analytical skills. You are persistent in your work and have good order, prioritization, and structure in your job.

FMV – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and dedicated colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

The Test and Evaluation (T&E) test site in Vidsel is part of FMV and has access to Europe's largest test area on land. The test area is located in Lapland and encompasses a restricted, well-guarded, low-mountain area of a total of 1650 km². Here, there is more than 60 years of experience in verification and validation, VoV, of military systems. The test site offers the Armed Forces and external customers an opportunity to test new weaponry, train, and verify capabilities.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Occupational pension and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the future of defense? Welcome with your application by 2025-04-24.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Kjell Lundberg, OFR/S Helén Gran, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact Helena Karlsson via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact Lina Sylvén at lina.sylven@fmv.se for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period, and as an employee, you will be placed according to the needs of total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.