Vacant job

We are now looking for a skilled Systems Engineer with high technical competence. Here you will have the opportunity to work in an inspiring environment along Sweden's coast. We offer varied and diverse work with great opportunities to influence your own working day. The employment includes flexible working hours and offers the possibility of wellness activities during working hours.

About the department

The Underwater Weapons Department (UV-dept) maintains existing ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) systems in the Swedish Armed Forces. The Marine Workshops' UV-dept consists of approximately 30 employees and is part of the marine workshops with operations in central and southern Sweden. You will be part of a smaller group that performs maintenance on existing ROV systems in Karlskrona.

Main duties

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on existing systems
• Troubleshooting of underwater vehicles and associated installations on ships
• Troubleshooting of electronic and electrical systems
• Cable and fiber work
• Installation work
• Documentation
• Maintenance of own equipment
• System support to units
• The position involves travel within Sweden

Requirements

Qualifications

• Swedish citizenship
• At least 4 years of equivalent maintenance experience
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot digital and analog electronic systems
• Category B driver's license
• Good technical understanding
• 3-year technical education with an electrical focus (electronics)

Personal qualities

We are looking for you who are responsible, proactive, and action-oriented. You are used to working both in a group and independently, find it interesting to solve problems, and are good at troubleshooting. You should enjoy working with the maintenance of electronically advanced systems. This applies to both digital and analog technology. You should enjoy both the latest technology and older technology. You should function well in a group and enjoy working in a team. You are meticulous and have a structured work approach, as well as the ability to change pace when necessary. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Merits

• Post-secondary education in electronics or equivalent
• Vehicle license BE and CE
• Cable and fiber work
• Good computer and IT system skills
• Electrical license A/B
• Troubleshooting experience

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 www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other information

• Employment type: Permanent position
• Full-time equivalent: Full-time
• Work location: Skredsvik
• Start date: By agreement
• The position is civilian
• The position involves business travel, participation in training and exercises in the wartime organization
• Requirement to pass a medical examination regarding work with hardening plastics

Information about the position

Magnus Olsson, reachable via FM switchboard 010-828 50 00
Henrik Karlsson, reachable via FM switchboard 010-828 50 00

Information about the recruitment process

Hanna Stjernlöf, reachable via FM 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 2026-09-10. 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 Marine Base's overarching task is to support the naval units with logistics such as transport, basing, guarding, and healthcare, both domestically and abroad. The Marine 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 Marine Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coastline and territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, 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, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in wartime. 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.