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An extraordinary workplace – welcome to Bofors Test Center!

At Bofors Test Center in Karlskoga, we offer one of Europe's most advanced testing and trial environments for weapon systems. Here, we conduct live-fire tests and advanced trials under strictly controlled conditions, where safety, precision, and collaboration are crucial in every step.

Each trial is led by a trial manager who plans and coordinates the execution. On-site, several specialist functions work side by side – shooting technicians, measurement engineers, and other technical roles – who together prepare and conduct the trial.

We are now looking for shooting technicians for our testing department – a central role where you work at the heart of the operations and get to be where the action really happens. Do you want to work in a technically advanced testing environment where live-fire tests and practical fieldwork are part of everyday life? Then this might be the role for you.

We warmly welcome your application!

Your future challenge

To our testing department, we are now seeking shooting technicians who want to become part of a dynamic team of approximately 35 employees. Today, the department consists of shooting technicians, trial managers, and a shooting safety manager. As a shooting technician, you will work out at the test sites and be an important part of the trial execution. You will contribute in all phases – from preparation to execution and post-trial work.

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

• Preparing weapons, rigs, and equipment before and after trials.
• Preparing the test site before firing.
• Building and placing targets.
• Loading and handling weapons during ongoing testing.

Your background

To thrive in the role of shooting technician, we see that you are a safety-conscious and responsible person. You are a team player who enjoys close collaboration with colleagues and contributes to good teamwork. The role is practically oriented and involves working out in the field, which means it is important that you enjoy working outdoors in varying environments.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Experience from the defense industry, work with explosives, or similar technical industries is advantageous.

The following requirements apply for the position:

• Security clearance according to current laws and guidelines is mandatory.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of both Swedish and English.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

The work is currently scheduled during daytime hours, but shift work may occur depending on operational needs.

Benefits

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits that make both your working day and leisure time more valuable.

Wellness – As an employee, you receive 4,000 SEK per year to use for wellness activities that promote health and well-being.

Benify – Through Benify, you get access to exclusive discounts.

Exercise during working hours – Opportunity to exercise up to two hours per week during working hours when work allows, to promote both energy and health.

Gym – Use our gym on the BTC premises, available to all employees.

Access to the shooting range – As an employee, you have access to the shooting range's beautiful natural surroundings with opportunities for fishing, small game hunting, berry- and mushroom picking, as well as other outdoor activities.

Share Savings Program – All permanent employees have the opportunity to participate in SAAB's favorable share savings program.

Information about the application

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact HR, Linnea Amnebratt: [email protected], Group Manager, Patrik Vilhelmsson: [email protected].

Union representative:

Metall – Simon Kristensen, via Tel. switchboard 0586-68000

All applications are treated confidentially. The position may be filled before the final application date. Selection is ongoing – welcome with your application today!

The defense industry places high demands on safety, which may imply certain citizenship requirements. The position also requires you to undergo a background check and security clearance.

About Bofors Test Center

At Bofors Test Center, we have challenged the impossible since 1886. With our advanced testing equipment, we perform testing of everything from individual components to complete weapon systems. At our extensive testing facility in Karlskoga, tests are conducted for both manufacturers within the defense industry and civilian companies worldwide.

Bofors Test Center was originally part of Bofors and became an independent company in 1999. Commercially, the company stands on two legs; testing of weapon systems, ammunition, and missiles, as well as the destruction of explosive material. We turnover approximately 330 MSEK and have over 120 employees. Half of the turnover comes from our owners and half from the rest of the European defense industry.

The company is owned by SAAB Dynamics, BAE Systems Bofors, and Eurenco Bofors. We have developed into a large and internationally recognized player in the testing field and conduct our operations primarily within Bofors Shooting Range, an area of 100 km². The current geopolitical situation in Europe has contributed to increased demand for weapon system testing, and the market is expected to continue growing.

Welcome with your application!