Test Technician at FMV

Are you a technician with experience working in a team within practical technical work? Are you clear and able to remain calm in stressful situations? Do you want to work on qualified projects aimed at making Sweden and the world safer? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

About the Position

As a test technician, you will prepare and conduct testing activities primarily in the area of small caliber firearms and associated ammunition. You will also be responsible for the production of target materials made of cardboard, wood, or metal constructions and carefully collect data for protocols or reports. The role involves maintaining the testing resources at the test site and undergoing training for various weapon and measurement systems.

The position is located in Karlsborg. Travel may occur, both domestically and internationally.

About You

You have a high school education with a technical or practical focus or have equivalent skills acquired in another way. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, and the same should apply to English.

Experience with firearms and/or testing is an advantage but not a requirement. You are technically skilled with a good understanding of technical and mechanical systems.

A prerequisite for the job is that you hold a valid driver's license (B).

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who works well with others and has the ability to remain calm and stable in stressful situations. You express a positive attitude towards your work, adapt to changing circumstances, and take personal responsibility.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and committed colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development, all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

FMV's area of operations Test and Evaluation (T&E) is a quality assurance function whose main task is to ensure that the requirements placed on the material that FMV delivers to the Armed Forces are met and maintain the intended quality and function.

T&E Ground conducts various types of testing activities for the needs of ground combat units, and the testing unit in Karlsborg is responsible for ensuring that the requirements placed on the weapons, ammunition, and protection to be delivered to the Armed Forces are met. The testing unit in Skövde is responsible for ensuring that the various military vehicles and combat vehicles' systems meet the Armed Forces' requirements.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV (https://www.fmv.se).

Do you want to be part of developing the future defense? Welcome with your application by March 6, 2026.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish.
• In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to send a personal letter or include a photo in your CV.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Ove Hellgren, OFR/O Michael Krüger, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact the recruiting manager Anders Odh via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact the responsible recruitment consultant Tomas Löfgren, Jefferson Wells at phone 08-764 2585 for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security clearance 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 the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.