Verification and Validation Engineer in Vehicle Technology

Do you have experience in vehicle technology and an interest in testing operations? Are you attentive and have good collaboration skills? Do you want to contribute to the development of a stronger defense for Sweden and the world? Then this could be the right opportunity for you.

About the Position

In this role, you will participate in the verification and validation work that FMV conducts in the vehicle area in connection with the procurement and maintenance of equipment and capabilities for the Armed Forces. You will take part in planning, conducting, and reporting tests and trials with military vehicle and combat vehicle systems, both tracked and wheeled.

The role of verification and validation engineer involves a varied job where you work practically in the workshop and field as well as perform administrative tasks at the desk. Your main tasks include testing and trials as well as delivery control, primarily of heavy wheeled vehicles and preparations of FMV's test objects. You will work with ongoing maintenance of vehicles, weapons, and test facilities, as well as perform troubleshooting and repairs on both tracked and wheeled combat vehicles and their systems.

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

The work requires the ability to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting and work on and in vehicles.

The position is located in Skövde. Travel occurs in the position, both domestically and internationally.

About You

We are looking for someone with a university degree in a technical field or technical officer training/specialist officer training, or equivalent technical competence acquired in another way, for example in vehicle or workshop technology. You have good knowledge of vehicle or workshop technology, and you can express yourself well in both spoken and written form, in both Swedish and English. You have a B driver's license.

To succeed in this role, we prefer that you have experience working with vehicle or workshop technology, preferably with a focus on heavy vehicle systems. If you have also worked with vehicles used within the Armed Forces, we see it as an advantage.

Personal qualities are very important to us; we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone with good collaboration skills who communicates clearly. You have good judgment and take initiative when needed. Furthermore, you are structured in your work approach and enjoy taking responsibility for planning, executing, and following up on your tasks.

FMV – The 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 that 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.

Testing and Evaluation is FMV's testing operations. We work with verification and validation so that FMV can deliver the right material for a stronger defense. The testing site in Karlsborg/Skövde has as its primary task to conduct various types of testing activities for the needs of ground combat units.

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
• Occupational pension 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 2026-02-03

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, you clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Over 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 Petter Karlsson via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact recruiter Lovisa Karlsson at [email protected] for questions about the recruitment process.

#LI-Hybrid

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 period, and as an employee, you will be assigned to war placement based on total defense needs. 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.