Vacant job

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and be part of the development and future of the Naval Workshops (Marinverkstäderna)? As part of the Naval Workshops and the Swedish Armed Forces, you will be a vital part of a successful team within a rapidly growing agency. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will gain responsibility, development, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

The Naval Workshops are now looking for a Systems Engineer specializing in diving systems in Karlskrona, who is interested in workshop services, diving operations, and their various systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop, maintain, and support the Swedish Armed Forces' diving operations.

We offer a varied and diverse job with great opportunities to influence your own workday. The employment includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for fitness activities during working hours.

About the Department

The Diving Section is one of three sections within the Naval Workshops' Naval Material Department, responsible for maintaining various equipment, diving gear, and life-saving material used by the Navy, among others. The department currently consists of 37 employees operating in central and southern Sweden.

Main Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you perform preventive and corrective maintenance on, among other things, the Navy's diving equipment. You have in-depth system knowledge regarding the maintenance of Helmet Diving 12 and OMD 10, and you actively contribute to development and production improvements. The tasks are highly varied, and we also support the development and procurement of future diving equipment.

You are responsible for technical documentation, protocols, and participate in follow-up and planning meetings regarding current diving systems.

You will work independently or in work teams, and some tasks are performed at other locations, so travel is part of the role.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved upper secondary education or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way that the employer deems equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance of the Swedish Armed Forces' diving systems, Helmet Diving 12, and OMD 10.
• Good computer skills.
• Good ability to communicate in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Category B driver's license (manual transmission).

Personal Attributes

As a person, you are self-reliant, take responsibility for your tasks, and are flexible. You find it easy to work in a team, listen, and communicate in a constructive manner. You are calm in your demeanor, accommodating in your interactions, and service-oriented. You are technically inclined and have an interest in technology. Furthermore, you are judicious and careful to make correct assessments and prioritizations.

Great importance will be attached to personal attributes.

MERITORIOUS

• Previous experience working as a service technician for the Navy's diving systems.
• Experience working in SAP.
• Forklift training and military pre-service certificate.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/)).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Karlskrona

The position is civilian

Start date: According to agreement

• Medical examination with a positive result regarding work with hardening plastics.
• Official travel occurs within the scope of the duties.

Information about the position

Peter Olsson can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard: 010-828 50 00

Information about the recruitment process

Hanna Stjernlöf can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard: 010-828 50 00

Union Representatives

Officersförbundet, Johnas Mård

Försvarsförbundet, Jimmy Svensson

SACO, Mikael Olsson

SEKO, Andreas Emilsson

All of the above can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 85 000

Application

Please submit your application by 2025-06-05. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you justify 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 overall task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics in the form of transport, basing, security, and healthcare, both domestically and abroad. The Naval Base is headquartered in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coastline and territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world. 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 conditions for internal career mobility, fitness, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.