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Mechanical Design Engineer at Saab Aeronautics
Framtiden i Sverige ABÖstergötlands län, Linköping
Previous experience is desired
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In addition to the requirements below, great emphasis is placed on your personality. It is important that you fit into the team and are a natural team player. As you work with new technology, you need to be driven and curious to push your own work forward. You need to have a burning interest in new technology and UAVs. You should have a flexible mindset and be eager to learn new things. Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Technical Design, or similar.
- 1+ years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Designer, Design Engineer, Calculation Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, or similar.
- Experience in requirements management and certification.
- Fluent in Swedish & English, both spoken and written.
- Swedish citizenship
- Experience within the armed forces.
- Experience/knowledge of aviation/drones or other types of aircraft.
We are now looking for someone who wants to help develop the aircraft of the future. The team develops and further refines demonstrators to test new technical concepts, system architectures, and solutions in realistic environments. You will work on development projects where the next generation of flight systems and aircraft are developed from scratch. The team is growing to meet the need for rapid development, testing, and evaluation of new ideas and technologies. The role involves hands-on work with advanced technology combined with requirements management, technical documentation, analysis, and market monitoring. The work is carried out in close collaboration between different competencies, focusing on developing innovative, safe, and reliable systems for future platforms. In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in safety-critical defense systems and work in a multidisciplinary team where mechanics, electronics, software, and hydraulics meet. In this role, you may work with, for example:
- Hydraulic and actuator systems that control hatch mechanisms, rudders, or landing gear
- System integration between mechanical and electronic components
- Requirements breakdown and interface analysis between different subsystems
- Risk and safety analyses for mission- and flight-critical systems
- Planning and follow-up of verification and testing, including documentation for certification
You will be involved in creating Sweden's future defense, where specific tasks are tailored to your experience, knowledge, and interests. Travel may occur based on interest and suitability. Conditions The assignment is classified. Therefore, you will undergo a security review before employment, which requires Swedish citizenship. To apply for the position, please submit your CV in Swedish and a personal letter via the link. We do not accept any applications via email. For questions, you can contact [email protected]. The selection process will take place through a phone interview, personality and logic test, interview, and interview at SAAB. Start: As agreed/spring 2026. Scope: Full-time, permanent. Working hours: Office hours 8-17, flexible with the possibility of remote work. Location: Linköping, Tannefors. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. About the Company Saab Aeronautics is a leading provider of aircraft systems and support solutions for both civil and military aviation. Here, research, development, and production of innovative flight systems are conducted. You will work in a creative environment with opportunities for long-term career development, continuous learning, and personal growth. Employees are Saab's greatest asset, and the company offers conditions to grow in various phases of life. About Framtiden AB We specialize in recruiting the right talents for the right companies. As an employee at Framtiden AB, you can feel secure. All our services are covered by collective agreements, which provide you with contractual conditions regarding vacation, salary, pension, sick leave, etc. As an employee at Framtiden, you will always have a consultant manager available to you throughout your employment period. The consultant manager's task is to help you develop in your professional role and ensure that you are satisfied in your workplace. For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden for 12 months, after which you will have the opportunity to transition to direct employment with SAAB.
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