The Swedish Armed Forces is looking for a Telecommunications Technician with a focus on Sensor Technology

We offer you

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variety and complexity as well as high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the organization's needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of physical training per week during working hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and shoes.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.
• Training for specific job areas.

Implementation Department Visby

The Implementation Department Visby consists of two sections with different focuses. As a Sensor Telecommunications Technician, you will be part of the Telecom Section.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities as a telecommunications technician involve operational and maintenance measures on parts of the Armed Forces' facilities. The tasks consist of performing inspections and maintenance on the Armed Forces' radar systems, both independently and in teams. Travel for work and overnight stays in other locations may occur. Climbing masts and towers is a mandatory task.

Other tasks involving preventive and corrective maintenance within the unit's area of work may occur. On-call duty may be included in the responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• High school education with an electrical/telecommunications focus in data communication, or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways that the employer can assess as equivalent.
• Driver's license at least B (Manual transmission).
• The position requires work at heights.

Personal qualities:

Important personal qualities include being independent, service-oriented, and having good collaboration skills. You are technically inclined, have good troubleshooting abilities, and are quality-conscious. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in electrical/electrotechnical work
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' equipment/materials.
• Instrument measurement technology.
• Completed military basic training.

Other:

The employment is a permanent position with a 6-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible or as agreed. The position is civilian. The title is Telecommunications Engineer. Work location: Visby.

Inquiries

For inquiries about the position, contact Tommy Vikström or Markus Kotz Vxl: 010-823 30 00.

Union Representatives

OFR/S Martin Sparr OFR/O Heikki Videll SACO Agnetha Landquist SEKO Matz Felix Reachable via vx 010-82 33000.

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-01-30.

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 class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with 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, CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.