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Experienced Systems Engineer Wanted for the Armed Forces
Academic Work Sweden ABStockholms län, Stockholm
Previous experience is desired
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Do you want to help shape the future of sensor systems for the Armed Forces?
We are now looking for an experienced systems engineer with a focus on radar and sensor systems who wants to work as a technical expert in complex projects for the defense sector. Here you will play a key role in projects that directly impact critical societal functions and contribute to innovation in complex system integration. Apply today and contribute to Sweden's security!
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a systems engineer, you will be a key player in developing and implementing the next generation of radar and sensor systems. With a strong understanding of systems, you will keep the big picture together, identify technical risks, and ensure that complex sensor technology works in practice.
You will act as a technical advisor, translating operational needs into concrete technical documents that are crucial for strategic decisions, requirements setting, and future development. In your role, you will drive dialogue with both customers and suppliers, follow up on quality, and guide the customer through critical technical choices.
In the role of systems engineer, you will operate at the intersection of groundbreaking technology and government-driven processes. By navigating complex decision support and maintaining technical flows, you will be the link that ensures the systems meet high standards.
You will be offered
- A meaningful assignment: Your expertise directly contributes to strengthening Sweden's total defense capability.
- A high-tech environment: You will work with the very latest technology in sensors and system architecture.
- A balance between work and leisure: We believe in sustainable employees and offer a secure working environment with great respect for your private life.
- Professional development: We invest heavily in training and internal course weeks to help you continue to grow as an expert.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Technical review: Review suppliers' documentation for radar systems to ensure that the technology meets the high demands placed on defense.
- Requirements setting: Define the supplier's technical solutions and systems.
- Collaboration: Support procurement projects with expertise in system design and integration of radar systems.
- System work: Work on architecture to ensure that systems interact effectively and safely.
- Project management: Direct and lead your own and others' work.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO
- Has experience in a similar role as a systems engineer, or an electrical engineer with a focus on radar, or a software engineer with experience in system architecture.
- Has experience with radar and sensor systems and has a good ability to understand complex systems with many components.
- Has knowledge and understanding of the concept of System of Systems (SoS).
- Has a good ability for self-leadership and to drive your own work in project form.
- Has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
It is an advantage if you have:
- Experience from the defense sector or other government operations.
- Experience in radar and interface work related to sensor and command systems.
- Experience in integration and verification of technical systems.
To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:
- Intellectually curious.
- Responsible.
- Socially confident.
- Optimistic.
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.
We apply rolling selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.
As the position involves work that is subject to defense secrecy, you are required to undergo and be approved in a security clearance with a background check.
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