Control Systems Engineer at Saab Aeronautics

Do you want to help shape the future of aircraft? We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer who wants to work with control engineering in advanced flight systems. Apply for the position today!

Your Profile

For us, personality is just as important as experience. You enjoy collaborating, contribute to a positive atmosphere in the team, and take responsibility for your own work. Since we work with new and advanced technology, you need to be curious, driven, and not afraid to delve into new areas. If you also have a strong interest in technology – preferably related to UAVs – and a desire to constantly learn new things, you will thrive with us.

Requirements

• YH/University degree in automation, mechatronics, control engineering, or similar
• Work experience with control systems, for example as a Mechatronics Engineer, Automation Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with requirements management and certification.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Swedish citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Closed loop systems.
• Experience within the Armed Forces.
• Experience/knowledge of aviation/drones or other types of aircraft.

About the Role

We are now looking for someone who wants to help develop the future of aircraft. The team develops and further refines demonstrators to test new technical concepts, system architectures, and solutions in realistic environments. You will work on development projects where the next generation of flight systems and aircraft are developed from scratch.

The team is growing to meet the need for rapid development, testing, and evaluation of new ideas and technologies. The role involves hands-on work with advanced technology combined with requirements management, technical documentation, analysis, and environmental monitoring. The work is carried out in close collaboration between different competencies with a focus on developing innovative, safe, and reliable systems for future platforms.

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be part of interdisciplinary development projects where you will work with control engineering in advanced flight systems. Together with colleagues in mechanics, electronics, and software, you will help develop stable, safe, and high-performance systems for autonomous aircraft. The role is suitable for you who want to grow in the field and work closely with technology in safety-critical projects.

In this role, you may work with:

• Development and adaptation of control algorithms for autonomous aircraft and UAVs, such as autopilot and stabilization functions
• Collaboration on the integration of mechanics, hydraulics, sensors, and electronics
• Modeling and simulation of flight dynamics and control systems
• Verification, testing, and documentation for flight- and mission-critical systems

With us, you will have the opportunity to develop step by step in the role, with tasks tailored to your experience, knowledge, and interests. You will be part of the work on next-generation flight platforms, and travel may occur based on interest and suitability.

Conditions

The assignment is classified in a security class. Therefore, you will undergo a security review before employment, which requires Swedish citizenship.

To apply for the position, please submit your CV in Swedish and a cover letter via the link. We do not accept any applications via email. If you have any questions, you can contact [email protected]. The selection process will involve a phone interview, personality and logic tests, an interview, and an interview at SAAB.

Start: According to agreement/spring 2026.
Scope: Full-time, permanent.
Working hours: Office hours 8-17, flexible with the possibility of remote work.
Location: Linköping, Tannefors.

Interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

About the Company

Saab Aeronautics is a leading provider of aircraft systems and support solutions for both civil and military aviation. Here, research, development, and production of innovative flight systems take place. You will work in a creative environment with opportunities for long-term career, continuous learning, and personal development. Employees are Saab's greatest asset, and the company offers conditions for growth at different stages of life.

About Framtiden AB

We specialize in recruiting the right talents for the right companies. As an employee at Framtiden AB, you can feel secure. All our services are covered by collective agreements, which provide you with contractual conditions regarding vacation, salary, pension, sick leave, etc. As an employee at Framtiden, you will always have a consultant manager available to you throughout your employment period. The consultant manager's task is to help you develop in your professional role and ensure that you are happy in your workplace. For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden for the first 12 months, after which you will have the opportunity to transition to a direct employment with SAAB.