Technician, Satellite Communication

The Swedish Armed Forces is seeking reinforcement with new employees in Satellite Communication for FMTIS, located in Enköping. Are you technically inclined, structured, and appreciate freedom with responsibility? Do you want to be part of the development and possess skills such as initiative and service orientation? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

About the Unit

FMTIS has five units that perform operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces' command systems. The Operational Unit Mitt (GE Mitt) is one of them and conducts activities that ensure the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead, around the clock - all year round. The unit has a geographical spread in Central Sweden as well as Visby and is staffed with both military and civilian personnel. The Enköping Tele Operational Department currently consists of 2 sections with different focuses, one of which is Satellite Communication. The work is performed partly in the Armed Forces' facilities and installations at the local site, but the job also includes travel to carry out work on satellite communication equipment throughout the country, and overnight stays at other locations may therefore occur to some extent.

We Offer You

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity and impose high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence 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 compensation for training clothes and entry 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.

Main Responsibilities

• As a technician in satellite communication, you will perform maintenance on equipment within the entire Armed Forces, both on land and aboard ships.
• Short system support trips abroad may occur.
• You will have contact with users, operations personnel, satellite operators, and production managers at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration as well as suppliers.
• You must be prepared to guide users through troubleshooting procedures and simple fault correction over the phone.
• You will prevent and maintain equipment specifically for satellite communication.
• In the position, you will receive the detailed specific training required to carry out your work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's license B, manual transmission.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• 3-year upper secondary education with electrical/telecommunication focus in data communication, or equivalent competence assessed as equivalent by the employer.
• Good social skills.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is technically inclined and places great importance on safety and quality. You need to be flexible, driven, and engaged to thrive in the role of technician with us. We are looking for someone with a high security awareness, strong analytical skills, and you should enjoy freedom with responsibility. You need to be structured and service-oriented as the work involves planning, execution, and direct contact with customers.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience within the Armed Forces.
• Experience in satellite communication.
• Military driver's license.
• Experience with Cisco.
• Experience working at heights.

Other

Employment form: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time.

Work location: Enköping, although travel and overnight stays may occur within the position.

The position is civilian and is referred to as Telecommunications Engineer within the Armed Forces.

Start date: As soon as possible or according to agreement.

Inquiries about the position:

Section Manager, Josefin Måfors

Information about the recruitment process

HR Officer, Sandra Assisi

Union representatives

OFRS - Martin Sparr

SEKO - Matz Felix

SACO - Agnetha Landquist

OFRO - Heikki Videll

All individuals can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Application Deadline:

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-02-08. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you motivate why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, all 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. Security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be assigned to military service and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.