VoV Engineer at FMV

Do you have experience in vehicle or workshop technology and want to be part of a mission that is vital to society? We are now looking for a new employee for our testing operations of military vehicles. In close collaboration with an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to influence both detail and overall aspects of projects that strengthen the capabilities of the Swedish Armed Forces and Sweden.

About the Position

In this role, you will participate in FMV's verification and validation work (VoV) within the vehicle area in connection with procurement and maintenance of equipment and capabilities for the Armed Forces. You will be involved in planning, conducting, and reporting tests and trials on military vehicle and combat vehicle systems, both tracked and wheeled.

The work is varied and combines practical tasks in the workshop and field with administrative tasks at the desk. Your main responsibilities include testing and trials, delivery inspections, primarily of Combat Vehicle 90, as well as preparations of FMV's test objects. You will also work with ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on both tracked and wheeled combat vehicles and their systems, as well as with weapons and test facilities.

In addition to practical work, office-based tasks such as documentation, reporting, and participation in planning and follow-up of completed work are included. You will also have the opportunity to participate in technical evaluations and analysis work related to our test vehicles and the Armed Forces' equipment and material systems.

This position is suitable for you who enjoy technical challenges and appreciate switching between physical work and administrative tasks in your daily routine.

The position is located in Skövde, but travel and service in other locations occur regularly, both domestically and internationally.

About You

You have an education in vehicle or workshop technology or have acquired equivalent experience in another way that we assess as comparable, alternatively you are a technical officer/specialist officer.

To succeed in this role, you also have relevant experience in vehicle or workshop technology. We consider it advantageous if you have experience with Combat Vehicle 90 or Stridsvagn 122, alternatively other heavy vehicles or military combat vehicle systems. Likewise, if you have a good technical understanding of heavy vehicle systems.

Furthermore, you have the ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English. You also have a valid B driver's license. A C driver's license is a plus but not a requirement.

The work involves practical tasks, including heavy lifting and working on and in cramped combat vehicles. Therefore, good physical capacity is a prerequisite for thriving and succeeding in the role.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who collaborates easily and communicates in a responsive and constructive manner. You work independently and in a structured way, take responsibility for your tasks, and drive the work forward. You are also proactive and easily adapt to changing circumstances.

Your position/title will be VoV Engineer.

FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish defense with the latest technology and knowledge so they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

You will work in our operational area of testing and evaluation, which is responsible for verifying and validating the material that FMV delivers to the Armed Forces. This means checking that FMV has received what was ordered and that the system can be used as intended.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Pension plan and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future? Welcome with your application by 2026-02-04.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish.
• In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to send a cover letter or include a photo in your CV.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are OFR/S Ove Hellgren, OFR/O Arne Molander, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact the recruiting manager Magnus Gunnarsson at 070 623 00 15. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Johanna Samuelson at [email protected]

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary employment period, and as an employee, you will be assigned based on the needs of total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.