Job Advertisement: FTN/Tele Engineer

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and cohesive team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. Our employees are important to us, and you have the opportunity to combine the professional and the personal. We also offer you the chance to train during working hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year. Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

About the Department

The Implementation Department in Ronneby is part of the Implementation Unit South, whose operations ensure the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead, around the clock - all year round. The unit consists of over 180 employees distributed across 7 departments in 6 locations within the Southern Military Region (MR S), of which GA Ronneby is one. GA Ronneby currently has 37 employees divided into three sections. We work in a developing environment characterized by ambition, technical competence, and opportunities for personal development. In this position, you will of course receive the guidance and additional training required to give you the best conditions to carry out your work.

Main Responsibilities

You will, among other things, perform operation and maintenance on the Armed Forces' communication systems, which are part of the monitoring of Sweden's territory. The work is mainly performed at the Armed Forces' unmanned facilities, which means that travel and overnight stays at other locations are common. International system support trips may occur.

• Independently or in a work team, work with preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, installation, and modification of the Armed Forces' Tele Network (radio links, optical fiber, switches, routers, etc.)
• Repair work in masts and towers
• The position also involves collaborating with colleagues in other technical areas and external suppliers

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved upper secondary or post-secondary education with a focus on electrical/telecommunications/data communication or equivalent knowledge deemed comparable by the employer
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering
• Good ability to communicate in spoken and written Swedish and English
• Driving license B, without restrictions
• Computer proficiency
• Good physical condition

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the role of FTN/Tele Engineer with us, we see that you are responsible and practically inclined with a high safety awareness. You are a person who is driven to achieve high-quality results, both when working independently and together with your colleagues. Being solution-oriented and service-minded comes naturally to you, and you always work to achieve the best possible user satisfaction for the operations we support. A “team player” with a positive attitude. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience and knowledge of electronics, measurement technology, network technology
• Experience working with radio and transmission
• Experience in troubleshooting within electrical and IT
• Experience working at heights
• Military driving licenses
• Completed military service, GMU, or GSU
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' material/equipment

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

• Competence development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Physical training three hours a week during working hours
• 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

Other

Location: Ronneby. Work occurs in other parts of the country.
Employment level: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period for those who are currently not employed within the Armed Forces. If you are employed in the Armed Forces, an approved medical examination and climbing must be completed before transition or a six-month probationary period.
Position: Civil.
Employment level: Full-time.
Start date according to agreement.

Inquiries about the position or recruitment process

Contact Jimmy Blixt
For inquiries regarding employment conditions, contact Rebecca Thörnberg.

Union Representatives

OFR/S Martin Sparr
SACO-F Agneta Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix
ORF/O Heikki Videll

All of the above persons can be reached via the switchboard 0457-47 10 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-16. 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 Armed Forces' website.