Chief Engineer in Additive Manufacturing

We are looking for a chief engineer in additive manufacturing who wants to drive the work of systems management forward. With us, you have the opportunity to use your skills where they truly make a difference. Together with an experienced team, you will create solutions that leave an impact – both today and in the future.

About the Position

As a chief engineer, you will be a central link between various material areas. In this role, you will participate in the long-term planning of the logistics material development area, where you will propose future procurement needs and innovations. You will also participate in studies as well as research and technology development projects, as well as in the department's international work.

In this role, you will develop design controls and review specifications to ensure that customer needs are met and that the materials are interoperable and function effectively. You will support the technical manager by reviewing and quality assuring technical documentation, responses, and decision materials against applicable processes and regulations. You will also act as advisory support to colleagues in areas such as requirement analyses, systems security, and maintenance analyses.

In your work, you will collaborate with internal and external parties and ensure that internal controls within FMV and from the Armed Forces reach out into the organization within designated areas of responsibility.

The department is under development, which means you will participate in the development of both processes and working methods. This also means that the tasks can evolve and be adapted based on your skills, interests, and the needs of the organization.

The position is based in Stockholm. Travel is included in the role, both domestically and internationally.

About You

We are looking for someone with a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualifications acquired in another way that we assess as equivalent. To succeed in this position, you need to have several years of relevant experience in technical system work, as well as deep and broad knowledge of additive manufacturing. To succeed in the role, it is essential that you have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you have experience working in the defense industry or with government agencies. If you have experience in any of the following areas, we see it as positive: maintenance solutions (ILS), information security, configuration management, and/or systems security. We also appreciate if you have experience with international work and have been involved in EDA and/or NATO-related issues.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with others, is attentive, and solves problems in a constructive way. You create engagement and participation and have the ability to engage and inspire others. We also see that you are proactive and have the ability to change direction when needed. Furthermore, you have the ability to plan and organize your work in an effective and structured manner. You are good at weighing complex information and demonstrate judgment in statements, actions, and decisions.

FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development, all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

The systems management department has overall responsibility for ensuring that the systems delivered by the logistics area work well together. The department supports both within its own operations and acts as a boundary interface with the rest of the organization. This means that the work includes, among other things, international collaborations and relationships, research and development, and design management.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Pension plan and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future? Welcome with your application by January 8, 2026.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Ann Karlsson, OFR/S Peter Boström, OFR/O Henry Joona, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact department manager Karl Johan Tjulstad at [email protected] or via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000 (Vacation 12/18–1/1). Contact recruiter Anna Petersson at [email protected] for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period and as an employee, you will be assigned based on the needs of the total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.