Research Engineer in Radar Technology

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capabilities.

Do you want to work with radar technology that contributes to Sweden's defense and security? Do you want to be part of an exciting technical and scientific environment – in a setting where curiosity, collaboration, and creativity are at the center? Then FOI could be your new workplace!

About the Position

As a research engineer with us, you will work at the forefront of development, in a supportive and learning environment. You will conduct research and development for the benefit of our clients in the defense sector. The work can range from ideas and modeling to experiments and analysis, and you will have the opportunity to contribute both your technical expertise and your perspective. Within the unit, there are both experienced experts and newly hired engineers, creating good opportunities for mentorship and knowledge exchange.

For this position, we want you to have a background in the radar field, either from education or work experience. You are curious and want to deepen your knowledge in the technical areas relevant to the business. With us, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills, both through work in research projects and through individually tailored professional development based on your and the organization's needs. We are looking for someone who is curious and solution-oriented, with an interest in working at the intersection of theory and practice.

Examples of Tasks Include

• development of experimental systems and prototypes for experiments in the radar field
• participation in laboratory tests as well as analysis and evaluation of the performance of technical systems
• planning, participation, and data analysis in field trials
• measurement and functional verification of systems in the radar field.

The position may also involve customer contacts and project management depending on personal experience and interest.

About the Unit

You will be part of the Electronic Warfare against Radar Systems unit, which belongs to the Electronic Warfare department. The unit works, among other things, to develop, demonstrate, and evaluate technical systems for defense applications. The work is both theoretically and experimentally oriented, with measurements performed both in the lab and in the field.

Do You Have the Competence Profile We Need?

Requirements

You have:

• a master's degree in electrical engineering, engineering physics, or computer engineering, or in another area that FOI assesses as equivalent
• knowledge of radar from education or work experience
• good command of spoken and written Swedish

As a person, you are self-driven and take responsibility for driving your work forward. You work in a structured and quality-conscious manner and have the ability to adapt when circumstances change. You enjoy collaborating with others, willingly share your knowledge, and contribute to a good work environment. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We also want to utilize your skills and interests, so please feel free to describe other competencies or areas you wish to continue developing with us.

Meritorious

It is an advantage if you have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• signal processing
• electronic design
• work in laboratory or development environments
• embedded systems and digital solutions
• programming and development tools, such as Matlab, C/C++, Java, or Python
• driver's license B
• several years of relevant work experience

What Do We Offer You?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and with civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of seeking answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than March 29, 2026.

For more information about the position, please contact Jacob Löfvenberg. Union representatives are Jonny Genzel (Saco-S) and Pernilla Bergfeldt (OFR/S – ST) All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority, and submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.