Future Challenges and Threats Require New Demands

The Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing transformation and growth. Do you want to be one of us working for a stronger defense of Sweden? We offer you an exciting and varied job in a field that is constantly growing. Here you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to a safe and modern state operation.

We Offer You

With us, a good balance between work and private life is important, and we offer many career opportunities. Some of what we offer:

• training, certifications, and seminars based on the needs of the organization and your career goals
• exercise during work hours 3 hours/week to promote health and balance. You can also receive workout clothes and reimbursement for shoes and certain entry fees
• flexible working hours
• 35 vacation days per year for those over 40 years old. 31 vacation days from the year you turn 30
• the opportunity to attend medical appointments during work hours and some reimbursement for medications and visits
• extra parental salary during parental leave and VAB, as well as extra sick pay and the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

About the Unit

FMTIS has a collective responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Armed Forces' technical command support systems. The systems support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The systems unit is responsible for the management of technology and equipment in the Armed Forces' fixed command support systems, technical and infrastructural design, and architecture of the common defense information infrastructure. The systems unit operates at several locations across the country and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of large parts of the Armed Forces' communication, radio, radar, and IT system infrastructure. The main tasks of the systems unit are to ensure that the technical systems have the availability required by the Armed Forces. This position belongs to the Maintenance Department.

Main Responsibilities

The work involves technical management of the Armed Forces' material systems. You possess a technical understanding and a basic technical competence to guide specialists with deep technical knowledge to use their expertise in the right direction. The work involves leading, planning, and directing the system management of the Air Force's command centers.

• lead, plan, and direct the system management of command centers
• lead and participate in project work
• plan, order, and follow up preventive maintenance according to maintenance regulations or other governing documents
• establish maintenance plans for assigned material/system (including operation, maintenance, and modification measures throughout the year)
• conduct production follow-up meetings with maintenance suppliers
• act as technical support and requirement setter for the operational organization
• be a contact point between different actors within total defense
• review documentation, e.g., maintenance documents
• report needs for changes to the responsible technical system leader and material area manager
• establish and update management and system integrity plans.

As new technology is constantly being introduced, you will face new interesting challenges, which is why you also welcome change as a natural part of your work. The Armed Forces are also in strong growth, and the tasks may evolve over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Technical university education or equivalent education/work experience deemed relevant by the employer
• Driver's license B

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is curious, engaged, and service-oriented, has an easy time making contact with people, and has a good ability to express themselves verbally and in writing. You are used to leading and engaging others and have a strong personal drive. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and responsibility. You possess good administrative skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience in practical leadership, e.g., as a team leader or equivalent
• Experience with command support systems and their infrastructure within the Armed Forces
• Experience with command systems in command centers within the Armed Forces or defense industry, primarily from a management perspective but also from a technical perspective
• Experience in project management
• Language skills in technical English

Other

Employment type: Permanent civilian employment. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority.
Employment level: Full-time.
Salary: Individual salary setting applies. Please state your salary expectations in your application.
Work location: Enköping
The position involves travel both for the day and for longer periods.
Start date: By agreement.
In the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as Systems Engineer.

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Contact Jamila Khan Fredriksson

Information about Union Representatives

SACO Agneta Landqvist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/O Heikki Videll
All can be reached via the switchboard: 019-39 35 00, (Switchboard)

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-27. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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, 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 check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in a war situation and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.