Command and Control Systems Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want a job where you take responsibility for making Sweden safer? Do you want a job where you develop while driving projects and finding solutions with others to enhance the unit's command capability? Do you want to work in a workplace with generous working time agreements and a good balance between private and work life?

Main Responsibilities

As a Command and Control Systems Officer, you will be part of the unit's command systems department and will participate in the planning and execution of both exercises and daily operations. You will collaborate and coordinate with other units and departments to coordinate activities in the areas of communication and command support systems. As the department is in an expansive phase, you will represent the department in various project groups where you will sometimes lead projects in the form of tests and validations, ultimately training and implementing relevant systems broadly within the unit. You will also support in the area of signal protection with the management of systems, signal protection keys, and training as needed. Additionally, you will actively work to develop the unit's command capabilities.

We Offer You

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and registration fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28–35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the possibility to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.
• It is important for us to take care of ourselves and each other.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Swedish citizenship
• Driving license B
• Specialist officer exam SO 6-7, or officer exam OF 1-2
• Good ability to express oneself in spoken and written Swedish and English

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is structured and can work independently towards the department's specified tasks and goals. You need to be proactive and collaborative with other employees at various levels and functions. Building and maintaining good relationships is crucial for achieving success. You will have high trust in solving your assigned tasks.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Education in command/communication
• Basic officer training at LedSS/FMTIS
• Signal protection training, such as signal protection instructor, signal protection chief, or training on the Swedish Armed Forces' most commonly used signal protection systems
• Good ability to handle IT systems
• Experience in training
• Experience in communication operations management

Other

• The position is a full-time permanent position that begins with a 6-month probationary period for those not employed in the Swedish Armed Forces
• Work location: Örebro
• Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
• Travel in service may occur

Welcome with your application by January 19, 2026. Your application should only include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions. Any questions about the position will be answered limited during the application period via email, [email protected].

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. 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 employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.