Future challenges and threats place new demands on us

The Swedish Armed Forces is undergoing transformation and growth. Do you want to be one of us working for a stronger defense of Sweden? We offer you an exciting and varied job in a field that is constantly growing. Here you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to a safe and modern state operation.

About the unit

FMTIS has a collective responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Armed Forces' technical command support systems. The systems support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The FMTIS Systems Unit operates in several locations across the country and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of large parts of the Armed Forces' infrastructure for communication, radio, radar, and IT systems. The main tasks of the Systems Unit are to ensure that the technical systems have the availability required by the Armed Forces.

Main tasks

The work involves technical management of technical systems belonging to the Armed Forces' Signal Protection System. You possess a technical understanding and a basic technical competence to guide specialists with deep technical knowledge to utilize their expertise in the right direction. Your main tasks include:

• leading, planning, and directing the system management of assigned technical systems
• planning, ordering, and following up preventive maintenance according to maintenance regulations or other governing documents
• establishing maintenance plans for assigned materials/systems (including operation, maintenance, and modification measures throughout the year)
• conducting production follow-up meetings with the maintenance provider
• acting as technical support and requirements setter towards the operations organization
• being a point of contact between various actors within total defense
• reviewing documentation, e.g., maintenance documents
• reporting needs for changes to the responsible technical system leader and material area manager
• establishing and updating management and system integrity plans
• participating in or leading projects aimed at strengthening or adding new capabilities to the area.

You will work with great freedom, allowing you to shape your workday. As new technology is constantly being introduced, you will face new interesting challenges, which is why you also welcome change as a natural part of your work. The Armed Forces is also in strong growth, and the tasks may evolve over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• University education with a focus on IT/Telecom, or equivalent work experience deemed comparable by the employer
• Experience in development and management work within IT/Telecom
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Manual B driver's license

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is curious, engaged, and service-oriented, has an easy time making contact with people, and has a good ability to express themselves in speech and writing. You are used to leading and engaging others and have a strong personal drive. You are a good team player while also willing to take initiative and responsibility. You possess good administrative skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience working with various Signal Protection products
• Experience in technical management of systems
• Experience with command support systems and their infrastructure within the Armed Forces
• Experience in project management
• Experience in practical leadership, such as team leader or equivalent
• Language skills in technical English

We offer you

With us, a good balance between work and private life is important, and we offer many career opportunities. Some of what we offer:

• training, certifications, and seminars based on the needs of the operation and your career goals
• exercise during work hours 3 hours/week to promote health and balance. You may also receive workout clothes and compensation for shoes and certain entry fees
• flexible working hours
• 35 vacation days per year for those over 40 years old. 31 vacation days from the year you turn 30
• the opportunity to make medical visits during work hours and some compensation for medications and visits
• extra parental salary during parental leave and VAB, as well as extra sick pay and the possibility to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Other

Employment type: Permanent position. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the authority.
Employment degree: Full-time
Position: Civil.
Salary: Individual salary setting applies.
Work location: Karlskrona
The position involves travel both during the day and for longer periods.
Start date: By agreement.
Number of positions: 2
In the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as System Engineer.
You will have the opportunity to undergo combat training to handle personal protective equipment.

Inquiries about the position or recruitment process

Contact Stefan Håkansson or Jonny Tillgren

Union representatives

SACO Agneta Landqvist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard: 019-39 35 00, (Switchboard).

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-07. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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