System Engineer for Aviation Safety Material to Technical Flight Unit

Are you interested in a civilian position within the Swedish Armed Forces? Do you want to help build Sweden's crisis and war capabilities? We have a position for you – the Technical Flight Unit is recruiting a System Engineer focused on aviation safety material.

Technical Flight Unit 24.Flight System Section (FTE/FSS)

The Flight System Section (FSS) is responsible for the management of continued airworthiness (LFL), corresponding to the civil Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). FSS is also responsible for the corresponding regulations regarding aviation base material and aviation safety material. The Flight System Section includes operational engineers, planning engineers, material planners, and technical accounting officers. The section is part of the technical organization of the flight operator, functionally led by the central technical manager. You will support all of the section's mission areas over time and the helicopter squadron's missions in general.

Main Responsibilities

As a system engineer, you will be responsible for decisions regarding the handling of deviating aviation safety material products, such as outstanding remarks or operational restrictions. You will report material deviations, request changes to maintenance regulations, and other reports to maintain system integrity. You will monitor, prepare, provide feedback, and inform the workshop and squadron about ongoing system integrity matters. You are a key part of the development of the section and the material system.

Tasks

• Support the safety material workshop with technical system support.
• Establish guidelines for maintaining system integrity within the material system.
• Prepare documentation for the development of approved data.
• Act as a link between the flight operator's technical organization and the safety material workshop.
• Be responsible for deviation management within the material system.
• Provide training as needed.
• Participate in the unit during operations and exercises.

As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, you have physical requirements to maintain, and three hours per work week should be dedicated to physical training.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Current and relevant experience with aviation safety material.
• Good ability to report in writing, document, and perform investigations and assessments.
• Relevant high school education.
• Good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Personal Qualities

We prefer that the applicant is structured, analytical, and collaborative. You should have the ability to independently drive issues within the work area. Good ability to report in writing, document, and perform investigations and assessments within safety material. Personal qualities will be given great importance during selection.

Meritorious

• Experience working with military (or civilian) management of continued airworthiness or system integrity.
• Knowledge of deviation reporting regarding aviation safety or system safety-impacting deficiencies.
• Training and experience within the aviation safety material system (SÄKMAT).
• Trained in any flight operations data system used within the Swedish Armed Forces (FENIX, PRIO).
• Experience working with governing documents and procedures within the Management of Continued Airworthiness (LFL) or Management of System Integrity (LSV Säkmat).
• Good organizational knowledge and understanding of the interaction between the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, and the military industry.
• Good computer skills.
• Driver's license B.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority.

Employment level: Full-time.

Work location: Linköping, Malmslätt. Travel may occur, both nationally and internationally.

Employment relationship: Civil employment.

Start date: 2026-05-01 or by agreement.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Information regarding the position can be provided by Per Randell, who can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Union Representatives

SACO: Suzanne Ericsson
SEKO: Urban Hellqvist
OFRS: Christoffer Willers
OFRO: Mats Häggström

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-17. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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 Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and sea operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is in demand by many. For example, for personnel, material, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance missions. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units, as well as providing support to society in various crisis situations.

Our operations span across Sweden, and the variety of tasks and the size of the wing, with over 950 employees, provide a diverse work environment and opportunities for personal development. The majority of the Helicopter Wing is located in Linköping (Malmen), where we also manage Malmen Airport and Linköping Garrison, with two large units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge).

Feel free to read more at Swedish Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment carries an obligation to be placed in wartime. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

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