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 work 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 across 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 transport. 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 regarding 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 included 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 can easily switch between different tasks that our operations may require. You are good at collaborating and take responsibility for your work. A prerequisite for good results in the work is that you have good social competence. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, both when working with others and when working independently. You are interested in technology 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 upon possible re-employment. Start date according to agreement. Work location: Karlskrona. Business trips may occur as part of the job responsibilities.

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. Your application should include a CV, answers to 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.