Research Leader in Tactical Electronic Warfare Assessment

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. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analyses. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Do you want to work with modeling, simulation, and evaluation, be part of the entire development chain, and make a difference for Sweden's security? Do you see the big picture and want to put things into context? Then FOI could be your new workplace!

About the Position

At the Tactical Electronic Warfare Assessment unit, you will contribute to the defense of Sweden by evaluating complex technical systems. As a researcher, you will develop and work with simulation models of military systems and their sensors, e.g., sensors in an aircraft or vessel, to analyze their performance. In the virtual world, we assist the Armed Forces in developing protection solutions for our ships and aircraft without having to conduct expensive and environmentally burdensome tests.

You will work in one or more project groups, both individually and in teams, primarily using tools in a Windows environment. At FOI, you will participate in the entire development chain, from problem formulation to final delivery. The work includes software development and analysis of data, simulation results, and practical tests to answer questions from our clients and further develop our systems.

For those with a background in system development or testing and evaluation, there are good opportunities to shape how we solve problems and lead projects that directly contribute to Sweden's defense capability.

About the Unit

You will be part of the Tactical Electronic Warfare Assessment unit, which belongs to the Electronic Warfare department. The unit's activities primarily aim to evaluate operational and future threat and protection systems at higher system levels using various methods and tools. The unit's evaluation and simulation work mainly addresses factors related to communication and microwave systems as well as optronic systems.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• A PhD in technical physics, electrical engineering, media technology, computer engineering, or a related relevant field
• Documented experience in software development in C/C++, Java, or equivalent
• Documented research experience in their own and/or other research fields
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English, as results reporting is done in the form of presentations and reports. The primary working language is Swedish.

In addition to your formal qualifications, we place great importance on your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you should enjoy developing and implementing new models and methodically working through various possibilities. You will have open discussions with colleagues about alternative solutions to tasks.

We are looking for someone who is results-oriented and has good analytical skills. You are responsible and drive your work independently and efficiently in a structured manner to deliver requested results on time. Furthermore, you have good communication skills and collaborate well and constructively with both colleagues and clients.

Meritorious

It is advantageous if you have current experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Modeling and simulation (e.g., in Matlab/Simulink)
• Electromagnetism/wave propagation
• Optronics
• Radar technology development
• Statistics
• Visualization
• The defense sector, defense-related research, or the defense industry
• Systems Engineering
• Testing & Evaluation

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 can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civil 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: Work with us (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

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

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

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than January 18, 2026!

For more information about the position, please contact unit manager Gustav Romeling. Union representatives are Ulf Sterner (Saco-S) and Pernilla Bergfeldt (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security review, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

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

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.