Job Advertisement: Communications Leader

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in a committed and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense.

About the Unit

161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion operates around the clock, year-round. This is to monitor and defend Swedish airspace by producing and distributing authorized air situation, directing air combat forces, and coordinating air combat units. The battalion also has the mobile capability to establish and regroup radio and radar stations with its own resources.

The 161st Air Defense Battalion is looking for someone who wants to contribute to Sweden's air defense, is stimulated by varying tasks, and enjoys taking responsibility. If you are also passionate about providing the best possible support to those who lead our air combat forces, you could be the one we are looking for!

Main Responsibilities

As a communications leader, you will remotely control radio and tactical data links across the country to enable the command of our flying units. You are also responsible for ensuring that communication works both internally and externally from and to the command center so that we can safely lead aircraft. You are also responsible for ensuring that the system meets flight safety requirements, which means you must quickly provide the air command with information and assess whether it is safe to continue directing flights from the facility. You will participate in the daily operational activities of the air combat forces, as well as national and international exercises.

In addition to your main task as a Communications Leader, you will also have the opportunity to participate in projects for the development of our function and our command systems that the Swedish Armed Forces and the defense industry develop together. On a daily basis, you will serve in one of the country's command centers. The majority of the position is carried out during military flight exercise periods, which mainly means daytime on weekdays. Evenings and holidays may also occur within the framework of national operational activities.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is based on collaboration, adaptability, and a shared responsibility for the whole. This means that we are all prepared to support each other, sometimes even outside our own areas of expertise and comfort zones. Therefore, as an employee, you may sometimes face new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Swedish Armed Forces that benefits both the authority and the employee's development, and you will never be given a task that you do not have the means to complete.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Degree from the Specialist Officer Training. OR6/7.
• Normal color vision.
• Driving license B.

Personal Characteristics

As a person, you are social, have a positive attitude, and are a team player who can also work independently. You are organized, enjoy taking responsibility, and have a high safety awareness. As a Communications Leader, we see that you are analytical, driven, and have the ability to see the big picture and various solutions to problems. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Trained command system officer.
• Experience in radio, telecommunication, and data communication.
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' command systems.
• Experience in IT/Tele-related tasks.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, fairness, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment type: Permanent position. The Swedish Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Hästveda. F16 also has operations in other locations, which may involve occasional business trips.
Working hours: Mainly daytime. Evening and weekend work may occur during exercise activities.
Start date: By agreement.
Salary: We apply individual salary setting.
Position: Military OR6/7.

Inquiries about the position:

Recruiting manager, Chief 24th Communications Platoon
Phone: 0451-382910
Email: [email protected]

Information about the recruitment process:

HR generalist, Rebecca Grebestam
Email: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard number)
OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33
SACO, Oscar Moberg, phone 072-984 84 53
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Uppland Air Wing, F 16, is headquartered at Uppsala Garrison. The unit is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and surveillance of Uppsala Airport as well as training conscripts in various positions within the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs combat aircraft in the air and manages the continuous surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations in the country and is an important part of the growth period that the Air Force is undergoing.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also entails an obligation to be placed for military service. This obligation varies depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and 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.