The Position Offers

As the Chief Technical System Support, you will be a central player in an operation that is crucial for the Swedish Armed Forces' capabilities on the ground. You contribute directly to Sweden's security by leading and developing technical system support for the units at K 3.

The position offers a responsible and varied job where you play a key role in ensuring that the garrison's material systems function, develop, and are used with high quality. You collaborate daily with engaged colleagues throughout the garrison and have the opportunity to work with all existing material systems within the garrison.

As a leader with us, you will lead specialized technical personnel, contribute to the development of technical services within the units, and help influence how K 3's technical capabilities are strengthened for the future.

About the Technical Department (TekA)

The Technical Department (TekA) belongs to the Logistics Unit (LogE) and is responsible for the garrison's ongoing technical maintenance. The department provides technical expert support to the units through training, system support, and advice on material and functional issues.

TekA consists of two sections:

• Technical Customer Reception (TKM): responsible for customer contact, planning of maintenance, and operation of the care facility.
• Technical System Support (TSS): works with training, operational support, supervision, and repairs – and supports the units during exercises and in daily work.

About the Section

As the head of TSS, you lead a section with broad technical expertise within the material systems that occur within K 3. You are responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing technical system support and for developing the section's work in an operation characterized by both high pace and great variation.

The section works in several different support systems, including PRIO and LIFT, and plays a central role in technical training, operational support, repairs, troop repairs, and functional management at the squadron and battalion level.

As a leader, you have a significant role in ensuring that the units receive the right technical support at the right time.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and plan the section's activities.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and implement technical system support for the units.
• Manage and follow up information in PRIO and LIFT.
• Train personnel in technical services.
• Collaborate with other sections and departments within LogE.
• Participate in the development of routines and working methods within technical system support.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Approved officer examination with a technical focus.
• Driving license B (manual transmission).
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.
• Good ability to communicate in English.
• Good computer skills, including work in the Office suite.

Personal Characteristics

We are looking for a leader who is confident in their profession and has the ability to lead both in everyday situations and under pressure. You are structured, proactive, and unpretentious, with a high degree of responsibility. You have good collaboration skills and can switch between leading the team and independently tackling complex tasks.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience as a technical manager at company, squadron, or battalion level.
• Experience working with IT, electrical, or telecommunication materials.
• Driving license C.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed within the authority.

Position: Chief Technical System Support

Level: Military position OR7–8 or OF1–2

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Karlsborg

Start date: By agreement, earliest 2026-03-01

Work in the evenings and weekends may occur.

Contact

For questions about the position:
Henrik Nyberg, head of the Technical Department – 070-391 59 01

For questions about the recruitment process:
Carl-Olov Lannemyr, HR generalist – 0709-74 08 90

Union Representatives

OFR/O, [email protected]

SACO, Annelee Karlström, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

SEKO, Jon Sjöberg, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Application

Send your application by 2026-02-02. Selection is ongoing.
Your application should include:

• Cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position
• CV with at least two references
• Copies of grades
• Certificates of relevant education and experience
• Copy of driving license
• Any military grades and driving permits

Welcome with your application – and contribute to a stronger defense through your technical expertise.

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

The Life Regiment Hussars, K 3, has fast and effective units and a long experience in the intelligence field. K 3 trains a ranger battalion and an intelligence battalion.
The ranger battalion is a unit with high mobility that should be able to be first on site during an operation. The intelligence battalion delivers intelligence by using advanced technology, personnel on the ground, and unmanned aerial vehicles (RPAS).

At K 3, there is also the Armed Forces' survival school and the Aviation Unit responsible for remotely piloted aircraft systems and military parachuting. Here are also the support functions of the Garrison Unit and the Logistics Unit. Please read more on this page.

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

In the 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. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
A security screening with a background check will be conducted before 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, CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.