Radio Technician in the Swedish Armed Forces

As a radio technician in the Swedish Armed Forces and FMTIS, you are an important part of a successful team in an agency that is experiencing strong growth. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will have responsibility, development, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

About the Department

The Implementation Department in Luleå consists of three sections with different focuses. As a radio technician, you will be part of the telecommunications section. We primarily work with preventive and corrective maintenance.

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities as a radio technician include operational and maintenance actions on parts of the Armed Forces' radio installations. By operational and maintenance, we primarily mean preventive measures (supervision) and maintenance/repairs as well as commissioning of the Armed Forces' radio, towers, masts, and other communication technology equipment. The work requires careful ongoing registration, updating, and documentation in support systems. Work with security systems at air bases and work at heights is also included. Furthermore, it involves handling and responding to inquiries in the area, providing technical support to the organization and decision-makers. You will collaborate with various units and suppliers and participate in temporarily organized workgroups or projects (e.g., during new installations). Internal training for specific work areas is provided by the Armed Forces.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school education with passing grades
• Driver's license B
• Approved medical examination for eligibility to work at heights (conducted by defense health before employment)

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are structured, meticulous, and safety-conscious. We place great importance on your personal qualities and how we assess your fit within the intended workgroup.

DESIRABLE

• High school education in electrical/telecommunication orientation (IT/tele, radio communication) or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways that the employer can assess as equivalent
• Current and relevant experience in service and maintenance of telecommunication systems
• Good knowledge of network technology and Linux-based systems
• Completed military basic training
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces' equipment/materials
• BE and/or C driver's license
• Snowmobile license, all-terrain vehicle
• Instrument measurement technology
• Experience in climbing at heights (20-60m)

Other

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the agency.
Employment rate: full-time.
Work location: Luleå.
The position is civilian.
Within the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as Telecommunications Engineer.
Travel within the service may occur.
On-call service within the position may occur.
Start date as soon as possible or as agreed.

For inquiries about the position or information about the recruitment process

Welcome to contact:
Erik Bergström 072 - 225 75 82
Mikael Hjulbäck 070 - 309 00 65

Union Representatives FMTIS

SACO Agneta Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Johan Nestvall-Boo
All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393 500.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-04-06. Your application should include a CV, answers to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.