Mechanical Design Engineer at Saab Aeronautics

Do you want to work with advanced technology and develop the aircraft of the future? We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team that develops and tests new technical concepts and system solutions in realistic environments.

Your Profile

In addition to the requirements below, great emphasis is placed on your personality. It is important that you fit into the team and are a natural team player. As you work with new technology, you need to be driven and curious to advance your own work. You should have a burning interest in new technology and UAVs. You need to have a flexible mindset and be eager to learn new things.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanics, technical design, or similar.
• 1+ years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Designer, Design Engineer, Calculation Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with requirements management and certification.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Swedish citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the armed forces.
• Experience/knowledge of aircraft/drones or other types of flying vehicles.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who wants to help develop the aircraft of the future. The team develops and further refines demonstrators to test new technical concepts, system architectures, and solutions in realistic environments. You will work on development projects where the next generation of flight systems and aircraft are developed from scratch.

The team is growing to meet the need for rapid development, testing, and evaluation of new ideas and technologies. The role involves hands-on work with advanced technology combined with requirements management, technical documentation, analysis, and environmental monitoring. The work is carried out in close collaboration between different competencies, focusing on developing innovative, safe, and reliable systems for future platforms. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in safety-critical defense systems and work in a multidisciplinary team where mechanics, electronics, software, and hydraulics meet.

In the Role, You May Work With:

• Hydraulic and actuator systems that control hatch mechanisms, rudders, or landing gear
• System integration between mechanical and electronic components
• Requirements breakdown and interface analysis between different subsystems
• Risk and safety analyses for mission- and flight-critical systems
• Planning and follow-up of verification and testing, including documentation for certification

You will be part of creating Sweden's future defense, where specific tasks are tailored to your experience, knowledge, and interests. Travel may occur based on interest and suitability.

Conditions

The assignment is classified. Therefore, you will undergo a security clearance before employment, which requires Swedish citizenship.

To apply for the position, please submit your CV in Swedish and a cover letter via the link. We do not accept applications via email. For questions, you can contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). The selection process will include a phone interview, personality and logic tests, an interview, and an interview at SAAB.

Start: As agreed/spring 2026.
Scope: Full-time, permanent.
Working hours: Office hours 8-17, flexible with the possibility of remote work.
Location: Linköping, Tannefors.

Interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

About the Company

Saab Aeronautics is a leading provider of aircraft systems and support solutions for both civil and military aviation. Here, research, development, and production of innovative flight systems are conducted. You will work in a creative environment with opportunities for long-term career development, continuous learning, and personal growth. Employees are Saab's greatest asset, and the company offers conditions to grow in various phases of life.

About Framtiden AB

We specialize in recruiting the right talents for the right companies. As an employee at Framtiden AB, you can feel secure. All our services are covered by collective agreements, which provide you with contractual conditions regarding vacation, salary, pension, sick leave, etc. As an employee at Framtiden, you will always have a consultant manager available to you throughout your employment period. The consultant manager's task is to help you develop in your professional role and ensure that you are happy in your workplace. For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden for 12 months, after which you will have the opportunity to transition to being directly employed by SAAB.