Systems Engineer for Unmanned Vehicles

Do you have experience with technically complex projects? We are now looking for a new employee for an expanding operation in the marine sector where you will be part of driving development in a rapidly growing area – unmanned systems. In close collaboration with an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to influence both detail and overall project aspects that strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces and Sweden. Your work is significant at every step, from needs and ideas to delivery and follow-up.

About the Position

As a systems engineer for unmanned vehicles, you will be responsible for ensuring that our systems meet the identified and decided capability needs. This includes financial planning, overseeing system work and governing documents, as well as providing expertise on the systems. Your area of responsibility will be unmanned vehicles.

In the role of systems engineer, you will ensure that the equipment meets requirements and needs, which includes both investment in new equipment, configuration of existing equipment, and support systems. You will provide support during planning and implementation, ensuring that the equipment is adapted to the needs and used safely. In this role, you will adapt equipment for various test scenarios, analyze test data, and propose actions to address functional and safety deficiencies. You will ensure the competence level of remote operators and be responsible for quality assurance of the systems. Furthermore, you will collaborate with project managers on finances, planning, and follow-up of utilization rates, as well as serve as technical support for unmanned vehicles. A significant part of the role involves developing the business based on customer needs and building and maintaining good relationships with customers and suppliers.

The unit is in an expanding phase, and you will be part of driving development, building up a new area, and growing with us where our working method is characterized by close communication and collaboration. The position is located in Karlskrona. Travel is common, primarily within Sweden.

About You

We are looking for someone who is educated as a civil or engineering graduate or has another relevant education in the field or has equivalent competence acquired in another way that we assess as equivalent. To succeed in the role, it is essential that you have relevant and current experience working on technically complex projects. It is an advantage if you have relevant and current experience from the technical field of unmanned systems, such as drones, underwater vehicles, or unmanned boats. We also prefer candidates with experience in testing and evaluation activities within technically advanced systems. Experience and knowledge in business development is a plus. If you have good knowledge of unmanned systems and their components, including sensors and accessories, we see this as an advantage. Basic requirements include good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as well as a valid driver's license (B).

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences and seek someone who enjoys taking initiative, starting activities, and achieving results. You make accurate assessments and priorities, weigh complex information and various aspects, and show judgment in actions and decisions. You take responsibility for your tasks and drive the work forward independently in a planned, structured, and efficient manner. At the same time, you enjoy collaborating with others and communicate in a responsive way.

FMV – 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 engaged colleagues, you will help develop and procure what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from needs to delivery. From idea to reality.

You will work in our testing and evaluation area, which is responsible for verifying and validating the equipment that FMV delivers to the Armed Forces. This means checking that FMV has received what has been ordered and that the system can be used as intended. The marine testing and evaluation team is responsible for the verification and validation (VoV) of marine products, primarily on military vessel platforms such as surface ships and submarines. Click the link to read more about FMV and T&E Marine: Testing and Evaluation.

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
• Pension plan 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 2025-05-05.

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 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 Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Ove Hellgren, OFR/O Michael Krüger, 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 the recruiting manager Annika Egnell at 072-986 78 42 or via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact recruiter Eva Tärnström with questions about the recruitment process via email: eva.tarnstrom@fmv.se

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