Development Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's progress.

Test Section

As a development officer, you will be placed in the test section that drives method and material development of the Swedish Armed Forces' (FM) protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats (CBRN protection). The protection may include how CBRN threats are detected, identified, and decontaminated.

Main Responsibilities

You will be involved in the entire development process from investigation and requirement specification of upcoming material procurement needs to the development of methods, publications, and training aids for the use of new materials. This will be done through testing, field trials, and participation in extensive projects and studies. As a development officer, you report to the head of the test section and have a wide variety of tasks, including physical training.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Officer's degree (SOU, OP or equivalent) with at least 5 years of service
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
• Driver's license (manual)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a person with the ability to independently drive projects in collaboration with others. You can quickly absorb new knowledge, allowing you to adapt to changes and new challenges. Your structured approach enables you to handle complex situations and deliver high-quality results. Furthermore, you are communicative and possess a pronounced ability to collaborate, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in development work, including capability and concept development as well as testing methodology
• Experience in project management
• Experience working at another authority

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the existing values. The Swedish 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).

Other

Employment type: Permanent

The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Umeå

Military position

The position may involve travel both domestically and internationally.

Start date: By agreement

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Donald Winbladh

Union Representatives

SACO Eric Uhlin Frankel
SEKO Mattias Jonsson
OFR/O Mikael Mostén
All contact persons can be reached via switchboard 010-827 55 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by April 30, 2026. 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 Total Defense Protection Center, SkyddC, in Umeå is the Swedish Armed Forces' knowledge center for protection against radiation, infection, and toxins in so-called CBRN events. The unit not only develops the Armed Forces' units in the area but also ensures capabilities across the Armed Forces. SkyddC therefore works with both training and development issues and is responsible for maintaining national and international preparedness in the area. The center's function is joint defense, which means ongoing cooperation with several authorities within our area of expertise. At SkyddC, over 140 civilian and military employees work. The unit's budget amounts to approximately 140 million kronor per year.

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

The Swedish Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is 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, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces harnesses the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.