Vacant job

The Naval Material Section is looking for a Technical System Leader (TSL) with a focus on ship, protection, and life-saving equipment. Do you want to help ensure that our material systems have the technical capability required – both today and in the future?

About the Unit

The Naval Material Office is part of the Naval Staff and has overall responsibility for the lifecycle of naval material systems. We lead and manage material production from the concept phase through development and procurement to maintenance and decommissioning. The Technology and Maintenance Department (TVA) is responsible for ensuring that the Swedish Armed Forces have the technical capability required – both today and in the future. Personnel at TVA come from both civilian and military backgrounds. As the department is growing, we are now seeking a Technical System Leader for the Naval Material Section in Karlskrona.

Main Responsibilities

As a TSL with a focus on ship, protection, and life-saving equipment, you will be responsible for material systems used throughout the Swedish Armed Forces and essential for the seaworthiness of ships and boats. You will act as the owner and design responsible for the equipment and manage operational and configuration status.

• Responsible for maintenance and exercise material and design responsibility for assigned equipment.
• Support during system and material deliveries.
• Contribute to meeting requirements for operational security, confidentiality, working environment, system security, consideration of the external environment, supervision, and reporting for the Swedish Armed Forces' equipment.
• Support the Technical Director at the Naval Staff and the Material Area Manager (MOA) regarding design responsibility and maintenance.
• Lead and participate in various forums with users, such as the Technical Council and functional meetings.
• Lead the allocation of material needs to units.
• Monitor system integrity/security for assigned equipment and lead/participate in system security work.
• Lead the ordering organization regarding preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as modifications within the scope of maintenance.
• Follow up on maintenance economics.

The work involves close collaboration within the material office, with FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration), the Swedish Armed Forces' schools, units, workshops, and civilian industry. Travel is included in the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• University degree in technology or education assessed by the Swedish Armed Forces as equivalent.
• Documented experience in working with technical systems.
• Good administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

Your Personal Attributes

The work requires you to have high integrity and be proactive with good judgment. You are meticulous and unpretentious, which also means you are a good team player. You have the ability to express your opinions both verbally and in writing, are clear, and communicative. Flexibility and adaptability are desirable traits. In the selection process, great importance will be placed on personal attributes, suitability, and achieved results in previous areas of activity.

QUALIFYING FACTORS

• Technical professional background.
• Professional experience in the field.
• Experience with ship, protection, and life-saving equipment.
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with the Swedish Armed Forces' support systems such as Prio and Lift.
• Work experience from naval ships or schools.
• Experience from civilian shipping.
• Previous military education.

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probation period.

Work hours: Full-time.

Location: Karlskrona. Travel is included in the position.

Start date: As soon as possible according to agreement.

Information about the position

Daniel Gunnergård

Information about the recruitment process

Magnus Olsson

Union Representatives

SACO-S: Åsa Zachrisson
OFR/S: Björn Engren
OFR/O: Fredrik Lambert
SEKO: Lenny Johansson

All the above-mentioned persons can be reached via the FM switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-07-17. Your application must 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 Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating international situation and a new defense policy orientation focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and increase the prerequisites for mission tactics through the decentralization of mandates and responsibilities.

As part of this work, the Swedish Armed Forces have organized a Naval Staff to lead the Naval units. The Naval Staff is established on Muskö in Haninge Municipality.

The Swedish Armed Forces have 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

A position with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check 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.