Systems Engineer for the PRI Section within the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to take the next step in your career and have an exciting and developing job within the Swedish Armed Forces?

The Swedish Armed Forces is acquiring and introducing the S 106 airborne system as a replacement for the S 100D (ASC890). The airborne system is based on Bombardier's Global 6000 platform, which Saab is modifying into a sensor and command platform, AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control). The intention is to start the introduction under F 7's management at SAAB/Tannefors, with parts of the staff at Malmen, and eventually relocate according to the FVC placement decision.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of this.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, you have the opportunity to practice your profession while contributing to creating a safer and more secure society together with your colleagues. We care about our employees and offer varied and exciting projects, development opportunities, value-creating teams, and we value work-life balance.

PRI Section

The PRI section will be a central part of the introduction and will early ensure competence within the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) organization to be able to introduce the system at the system handover from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The operations will be characterized by method and technology development, unit setup, training, and planned OPEVAL activities. Parts of the section will also be included in FMV's Verification and Validation activities (VoV).

The PRI section is expected to be established until Q1 2027, after which the staff is expected to serve in OrgE where S 106 is placed for continued introduction and competence building.

The group's composition consists of areas considered critical for a safe introduction to be carried out. Prerequisites, education requirements, and tasks are based on experience from previous introductions of airborne systems and requirements from manuals and governing documents.

Main Responsibilities

As a systems engineer in the PRI section, your tasks will include, but are not limited to, supporting the introduction by:

• serving as a competence resource during handover, introduction, and unit setup of system S106
• developing materials for governing manuals such as FOM, SOM, LFL, LFU, and LUFU
• creating training materials and tactical procedures within the framework of LSS OPEVAL activities
• preparing materials and participating in FMV T&E's validation activities
• acting as an instructor
• monitoring errors and supporting investigations
• being prepared to conduct practice in another operator's operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in management of continued airworthiness
• Engineer or alternatively aircraft technician with a minimum of 4 years of experience in management within aircraft maintenance
• Civil or military
• Driver's license B for manual transmission

Personal Qualities

• Good experience in leading projects
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
• Good pedagogical skills

We also see that you are a good representative of the Swedish Armed Forces and stand behind the Armed Forces' values (see www.forsvarsmakten.se). Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment with the possibility of extension or permanent employment. There will be opportunities for commuting.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Linköping/Malmen

Start date: As soon as possible by agreement

The position requires physical and mental capability, undertaking business trips, participating in training and exercises in the war organization.

Contact Persons

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Lars Blom F 7, phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard).

Union representatives:

• Officers' Union OFR/O, Jan Möller
• Defense Union OFR/S, Per Gunnarsson
• SACO, Ulf Svensson
• SEKO, Erling Svensson
• All can be reached via the switchboard phone 0505-45 10 00.

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-05 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where we want you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Skaraborg Air Wing is a versatile and unique air wing. Here you will find combat aircraft as well as the Swedish Armed Forces' combined resources of transport and special aircraft. We conduct basic and position training for conscripted recruits and train all Swedish and foreign Gripen pilots. The unit also participates in many missions. In Sweden, operations are located in Såtenäs, Malmen, Arlanda, and Karlsborg. Abroad, we are responsible for Gripen support in Thailand and for the Swedish personnel in the international transport aviation cooperation Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary.

Please read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7)

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.