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Systems Engineer for the Identification Area in Gripen
SAAB ABÖstergötlands län, Linköping
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Do you want to make a real difference?
Here you contribute to creating security for people and communities. What you do matters.
Your Role
In the Identification area of Gripen, we work with IFF "Identification Friend or Foe", a system for monitoring the environment to know who our allies are. The system in C/D has been developed to utilize the latest encryption technology required to operate with NATO.
Our current work within IFF Gripen C/D is primarily focused on analysis and investigation within the framework of system feedback from users. This also involves contact with subcontractors.
Your Profile
We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with leadership qualities who feels ready for new challenges and is interested in taking MGA responsibility.
We believe you have:
- A Master's degree in engineering or similar
- Several years of experience as a systems engineer
- Good ability to lead yourself and your colleagues in development work
- Good understanding of software development
- Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing
It is advantageous if you have knowledge in:
- Aerial systems
- Radio communication
- Radar or IFF systems
Identification is an area within the Fighter Functions department in Gripen C/D/E/F. We are currently eleven people in the area. With us, you will be part of a team that values collaboration highly and always helps each other solve problems. There are high demands on our ability to understand advanced technology and also in a complex context with many different interfaces both within Saab and with various Swedish and foreign authorities. Together, we further develop and maintain today's IFF system, which is an important part of Gripen's continued operational capability, as well as developing Gripen E/F's operational capability.
The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification, this may involve requirements for certain citizenship.
What You Will Be Part Of
Discover endless opportunities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to the security of people and communities. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aviation technology, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, being part of many nations' defense capabilities. Read more about us here.
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