Research Engineer in High Power Microwaves

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, tasked with conducting research, method and technology development, and investigations for total defense, as well as supporting disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. Our 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 approximately 1,400 employees, of which over 1,000 work directly with research and development. Our competencies span the entire field from natural sciences and engineering to social and political sciences.

We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

We are looking for a research engineer to our team researching high power microwaves (HPM). High power microwaves work by exposing electronic systems to strong pulsed microwave radiation with the aim of causing disruptions or destroying the systems. At FOI, we work with the entire chain - from generating microwaves to developing methods for testing electronic equipment and its vulnerability to the strong pulsed microwave radiation.

Currently, we primarily need reinforcement for the development of testing methods, where a large part of the work revolves around methods for ModVäxlande Kammare (MVK). Experimental development of microwave sources and microwave measurement technology will also be relevant for the position.

Your work will largely be experimental but will also include method development. Some examples of tasks include:

• Development of testing methodologies.
• Conducting experiments and analyzing results.
• Development or modification of software for equipment control and data analysis.

To succeed in this role, you need to have a good understanding of electromagnetic field theory and basic statistics. You must enjoy working in a laboratory environment and handling various measuring instruments such as network analyzers.

About the Unit

In the unit for electromagnetic weapons, energy, and detection, we work with high power microwaves, laser weapons, energy supply for military purposes, and detection of molecules involved in various types of explosives. The work spans from basic theory and simulation to experiments, data collection, and data analysis. To the extent possible, we also publish our results at scientific conferences and in the scientific literature.

The picturesque Grindsjön is located on Södertörn, about 40 kilometers south of Stockholm. There are SL bus connections with Tumba, Västerhaninge, and Ösmo/Nynäshamn. You will be part of the unit for Electromagnetic Weapons and Energy, which belongs to the department of Weapons, Protection, and Security.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Solid interest in experimental work.
• Good programming skills.

As a person, you thrive in a team environment and have good collaboration skills and can communicate well. The ability to be self-driven in your work approach is something we highly value. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Meritorious

• Documented experimental experience in microwave technology and measurement technology.
• Experience in developing software for instrument control.
• Driver's license (B).

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you have the opportunity to work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

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: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period.

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

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV in English, via the application button no later than May 6, 2025!

For more information about the position, please contact unit manager Johanna Rosenlind. Union representatives are Filip Gökstorp (Saco-S) and Kimmy Skåneberg (OFR/S - ST at FOI) 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 prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security check, certified copies of the relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority, and submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.