Engineer in Ship, Safety, and Lifesaving Equipment

Do you have experience as an engineer or in another technical role, as well as knowledge of ship, safety, and lifesaving equipment? Are you analytical and possess a good ability to collaborate with various competencies? Do you want to work on qualified projects aimed at contributing to making Sweden and the world safer? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

Responsibilities

As an engineer in ship, safety (fire), and lifesaving equipment (SSL), you will participate in projects for the Navy's ships and boats. Ship equipment can include everything from fenders to interiors, safety equipment includes the loose fire-fighting equipment on board, and lifesaving equipment consists of items such as life rafts, personal protective equipment, and distress signals.

Your responsibilities include developing technical specifications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting delivery inspections and verifications with our suppliers. You will also support projects that develop new ships and boats by suggesting SSL equipment based on regulations and requirements from the Armed Forces.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with other colleagues in the project group, the Armed Forces, and subcontractors to solve project tasks and deliver results to the Armed Forces.

The position is located in Karlskrona. Business trips occur both domestically and internationally.

We are looking for someone who

Has an academic education and experience as an engineer or in another relevant technical role, or equivalent competence assessed in another way. Furthermore, you need to have good knowledge of relevant regulations and legal texts, including in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Since business trips occur, the position requires a B driver's license.

Experience in maritime rescue or working with fire on board ships or aircraft is advantageous. Desired but not required is experience with ship and boat systems for professional use within the defense sector.

As a person, you are self-driven, take responsibility for your tasks, and plan and structure your work to drive processes forward effectively. You have a natural ability to collaborate and relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner, contributing to good solutions and a positive work environment. With your analytical strength, you handle complex issues by breaking down problems and finding sustainable solutions. At the same time, you are flexible and see opportunities in changes, allowing you to quickly adapt to new circumstances and maintain focus on results. We place great importance on personal qualities.

About us

The Marine Equipment business area is responsible for the procurement, modification, and maintenance of marine systems used by the Armed Forces. With professional employees, we carry out and develop operations together with other FMV and in close collaboration with the Armed Forces and industry.

The Marine area consists of three production departments: Surface Combat Systems, Underwater Combat Systems, and Amphibious, Support, and Base Systems, with operations in Stockholm, Karlskrona, and Malmö. The position is located in the Amphibious, Support, and Base Systems department, which currently consists of 70 dedicated employees with extensive competence.

FMV – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We procure, develop, and deliver materials and services to the Swedish Armed Forces. In our vision, “The right material for a stronger defense,” our work and deliveries to the Armed Forces range from helicopters, submarines, combat aircraft, and laced boots to compasses, radar stations, armored all-terrain vehicles, and cushions. The breadth of our mission gives you the opportunity to work with exciting content, people, and projects.

At FMV, we actively work based on developing employee engagement, which is a model for developing collaboration, promoting accountability, and creating engagement to harness the initiative that we all possess. We value mutual trust and a sustainable work life. Therefore, we offer all our employees a wide range of training, skills development, and exercise.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future?
Apply for the position via FMV's website. We want your application documents in Swedish, and for a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.

Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Ove Hellgren, OFR/O Michael Krüger (ord), Arne Molander, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached at phone 08-782 4000 (FMV Switchboard). #LI-Hybrid #LI-ER1

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Camilla Wallentinsson at phone 08-782 4000.

If you have questions about the process, please contact recruiter Ellinor Rosengren Thelin at [email protected].

The application deadline is 2025-02-02.

Welcome with your application.

FMV is present for the country, in many parts of the country. As an employee with us, you will have both a secure and challenging employment and a great personal responsibility. To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security review, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period, and as an employee, you will be assigned based on the needs of total defense. Applications for this position will only be accepted via FMV's website or through our registry.

We have already made our selection, so we kindly decline calls from those who wish to sell advertising and recruitment services.