Systems Safety Engineer

BAE Systems Bofors works to strengthen defense capabilities in Sweden and in our partner states around the world. We do this by developing, producing, and selling the world's most advanced defense materials. BAE Systems Bofors operates along Sweden's entire defense political security belt and the company has approximately 750 employees located in Karlstad, Karlskoga, and Örebro. The company is part of one of the world's largest defense industry groups, BAE Systems, with over 100,000 employees. This gives us unique opportunities to combine our long tradition of local expertise with world-leading international experience.

Ensuring that complex defense systems operate without risks is no ordinary engineering job.

As a systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors, you are part of a team that plays a crucial role in protecting both people and nations. This is a job that requires both technical precision and an unwavering sense of security.

Join our dedicated team!

You do not need to have worked with systems safety before to succeed as a systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors.

When thinking of advanced defense systems and high-tech weapons, it is easy to get lost in images of power and precision. But behind every successful system is a team that ensures everything works safely. As a systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors, you work at the intersection of technology and safety – a job where mistakes are not an option.

"There is a nerve in our job," says Jonas, who has been a systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors since 2017 and is now the head of systems safety and configuration management. "What we do plays a crucial role in ensuring that the systems function as they should.”.

About the position

The work at BAE Systems Bofors is project-based, and as a systems safety engineer, you will be involved in several different projects simultaneously. A large part of the job involves identifying risks with the product, analyzing them, and ensuring they are minimized. "We perform various types of analyses and compile information from many different sources. It is important to keep track of everything from legal requirements to technical details," explains Josephine. "Our job is to ensure that all requirements are met. Ultimately, it is about minimizing the risk of harm to the user, the product, or the environment." This is a job that requires both technical competence and a strong sense of responsibility. "You have to be willing to speak up when something is not safe enough," explains Josephine. "We have a responsibility to ensure that no risks are overlooked."

And that responsibility gives the work an extra dimension. "Knowing that what we do actually plays such a significant role, that is what makes the job meaningful," continues Josephine. "It is one thing to work with technology, but when you know that your work directly contributes to protecting people – then the job becomes something much bigger."

No two days are alike

Despite the high demands and great responsibility, both Jonas and Josephine describe the work environment as positive and supportive. "We are a good team, and that is important when working with such critical issues as we do," says Jonas. "We trust each other and strive towards the same goals."

Entering the role of systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors does not require you to have worked with systems safety before, but a broad technical background and a strong interest in technology are important. "We all have different backgrounds, but what we have in common is our passion for working with complex technology that controls large energies that can potentially cause serious accidents," says Josephine. "You will receive the training you need on-site, and we continuously learn from each other."

A job with a great purpose

For those seeking a challenge where both technology and safety are in focus, the role of systems safety engineer at BAE Systems Bofors offers a unique opportunity. It is a job that is not just about understanding technology – it is about using it to make the world safer.

Qualifications

Engineering degree or extensive professional experience in the field.
Strong technical interest and experience with complex systems; previous experience in systems safety is not a requirement.
Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Experience with technical projects and managing external contacts with customers, both nationally and internationally, is highly meritorious.
Experience in risk analysis is an advantage.

Working with us

BAE Systems Bofors is part of a large global group, which creates good opportunities for work in an international environment. Your colleagues are not only in Sweden but also in countries like the USA and the UK. Together we are BAE Systems.

We take pride in our family atmosphere where professionalism and community go hand in hand. We see and support each other, creating a workplace where expertise and relationships interact. At BAE Systems Bofors, you will be part of an innovative and professional company that truly makes a difference.

Information and application

The advertisement is published over Christmas and New Year when we have lower staffing, which is why the response time may take longer than usual.

BAE Systems Bofors strives for a more balanced gender distribution and therefore welcomes female applicants. The position involves work in a security-sensitive environment and requires an approved security clearance according to §1 chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act (2018:585). In some cases, there may also be requirements for certain citizenship.

Location: Karlskoga or Karlstad

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