Combat Leader to the Swedish Armed Forces

Join a unit that values team spirit and is committed to continuous development. Do you thrive in an independent role where you take responsibility for making Sweden safer? Are you a flexible problem solver who sees opportunities instead of obstacles? If you want a job where you can help develop and influence, keep reading.

Main Responsibilities

As a combat leader, you will be part of the unit management. The unit is in growth and development, which will continue for several years. The unit's tasks are to solve military assignments in high-risk environments.

Your responsibilities will include planning and execution related to unit development, training, and production. The work involves coordination within the unit and with other parts of the organization. As a combat leader, you will work closely with the unit commander. You are expected to take significant responsibility for your tasks as you may sometimes need to work independently. You are a central person who values team spirit and specialist knowledge in your position. The work includes training activities and will eventually involve standby duty. Since the position is physically demanding, good physical fitness is required. We cannot guarantee facilities free from dust or fur.

We Offer You

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variety and complexity, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the organization's needs and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

For us, it is important to take care of oneself and each other.

Qualifications

• Swedish citizen.
• Specialist officer exam, SO 7
• Driving license B.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing.

Medical Requirements:

You must be in good health.

Personal Qualities

• You should be outgoing and able to collaborate with others at different levels.
• You should be a problem solver with great initiative who can translate theory into practice.
• You should have a good ability to work independently and in a team.
• You take pride and have the desire to perform work with good results.
• You have good judgment and value camaraderie.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability!

Meritorious

• Previous service in ground combat.
• Previous experience working in company or squadron leadership.
• Experience as an instructor in ground combat with in-depth weapon systems.
• Training and experience in conducting security clearance interviews.
• Previously completed international missions.
• Experience in leadership and planning within training and competence development.
• Previous experience in unit development.
• Good physical condition.

Other

• The employment is a full-time permanent position that begins with a 6-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Travel in service may occur.
• Start date: By agreement
• Work location: Örebro

The following documents must be attached to the application:

• Copy of relevant military certificates.
• Copy of relevant civilian diplomas
• Copy of relevant service assessments or equivalent.

Welcome with your application by February 23, 2026. The application must be written in Swedish and include a CV and cover letter. Any questions about the position can be answered via email, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.