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Lead the Development of Gripen Simulators
SAAB ABÖstergötlands län, Linköping
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Do you want to make a real impact?
Here you contribute to creating safety for people and communities. What you do matters.
Do you want to lead the development of the future Gripen simulators?
We are growing and are now looking for managers for the department's areas responsible for our development simulators and pilot and technician training products.
Your role
The Fighter Simulation & Support Systems (FSS) department consists of eight areas with product and operational responsibility. As an area manager, your work will involve a wide range where the operations are very varied and the work focuses on both long-term planning and operational implementation.
The Enabling Simulators area consists of eight sections responsible for the development and operation of our development simulators.
The Fighter Training Devices area consists of six sections responsible for the creation and development of our pilot and technician training systems.
The areas currently consist of about 100 employees distributed across six and eight sections respectively. You will sit in the management team for FSS and have close cooperation with other area managers and the department head to jointly solve the department's tasks in the best possible way.
Your profile
We are looking for someone with experience and a strong interest in leadership, where you see the importance of building a team and supporting and developing your managers & employees. You have a good ability to collaborate and a desire and drive to be involved in developing our operations. You have a technical education and background. It is an advantage if you have experience in simulation & product development of larger systems.
Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities, and we expect you to be a curious, positive, and proactive person who enjoys working both in teams and independently.
The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification, this may entail requirements for certain citizenship.
What you will be a part of
Discover endless opportunities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to the safety of people and communities. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aviation, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, being part of many nations' defense capabilities. Read more about us here.
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