Technical Officer at the Naval Base

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? We offer a varied and diverse job with great opportunities to influence your own workday. The Naval Base is now looking for a Technical Officer for employment at the Garrison Unit's Signature Department. The position includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for wellness during working hours.

About the Department

The Naval Base is an operational unit. The Signature Department belongs to the Naval Base-Garrison Unit and primarily works with measurement and analysis of ship signature characteristics as well as sensor and weapon control on ships and boats within the Navy. The Signature Department utilizes a number of fixed and mobile measurement stations around the country. Therefore, domestic travel to these stations is included in the employment. Many of the stations are located on islands, and the department has several boats for its own transportation. We also have truck-mounted container-based mobile measurement systems. You will be employed and serve as a specialist officer (OR6/7), focusing on signature measurement and sensor control.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in measurements and analysis of ships
• Participate in measurement and analysis of sensor and weapon control
• Plan and lead the development of technical equipment, measurement methodology, analysis, and reporting
• Participate in Navy exercises
• Provide technical system support during studies, development, and procurement of new and modified material systems with integrated subsystems
• Follow up on the status of materials (including spare parts, documentation)
• Participate in the department's other activities, e.g., operational maintenance of stations, boats, vehicles, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed and approved specialist officer exam or equivalent education deemed relevant by the employer
• Driver's license class B
• Good physical performance ability
• Good computer and IT system skills
• Good language skills in Swedish and English

Personal Qualities

You are a person who can adapt to emerging situations and easily switch between different tasks that our operations may require. You are good at collaborating and take responsibility for your work. A prerequisite for achieving good results in your work is that you have good social competence. You have a strong initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, both when working with others and when working independently. You are technically interested both theoretically and practically. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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

MERITORIOUS

• Electrical/telecommunication or hydroacoustic background
• Maritime competence N8 and M8
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' naval units
• Military driver's license CE

Other

The position is a permanent full-time position with a 6-month probationary period in case of re-employment. Start date according to agreement. Work location: Berga. Business trips occur within the framework of the tasks.

Inquiries about the position

Jesper Andersson can be reached via switchboard 01082-85000.
Per Fredriksson can be reached via switchboard 01082-85000.

Information about the recruitment process

Frida Franksson can be reached via switchboard 01082-85000.

Union Representatives

Officers' Union, Jonas Mårdh.
Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson.
SACO Mikael Olsson.
All can be reached via FM switchboard 01082-85000.
SEKO Jan-Anders Nilsson can be reached via switchboard 01082-47100.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-11 at the latest. Your application should include a CV, answers to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The overall task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics such as transportation, basing, surveillance, and medical care, both at home and abroad. The Naval Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2700 km long coastline with territorial waters.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces have 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 classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary 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 sellers are not welcome.