Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a broad range of operations. As an employee, you become an important part of Sweden's defense. Imagine going to work and contributing to a safer future? The operations at Air Staff A6 are in an exciting development phase, and we therefore need to strengthen our department with a Staff Officer for Frequency Planning.

About the Unit

Air Staff A6 is seeking a Staff Officer for Frequency Planning to coordinate frequency planning and other matters concerning the electromagnetic spectrum within the Air Force. As the coordinator for the Air Force's frequency planning, you are indispensable in ensuring that Swedish and allied air forces can operate both within and outside Sweden's borders. You will be involved in planning missions and operations, both for training and active duty. Your planning creates the prerequisites for critical emitting systems to function where and when they need to.

Main Responsibilities

As a Frequency Handler, you are responsible for coordinating and developing the Air Force's frequency usage, both nationally and internationally. The role involves ensuring that the Air Force's operations have access to the frequencies required for exercises, missions, and daily operations, while also contributing to the long-term development of the Swedish Armed Forces' frequency management.

In this role, you will among other things:

• Be responsible for the Air Force's frequency needs by handling and preparing cases, conducting frequency planning, and implementing and following up on changes related to the frequency usage of military aviation
• Coordinate the Air Force's frequency needs during national and international exercises as well as operations abroad. You also support the Armed Forces' Frequency Office in planning exercises and missions, including handling the frequency needs of visiting air units
• Be the Air Force's contact person and representative in frequency-related matters, both within the Swedish Armed Forces and in cooperation with external actors such as the Post and Telecom Authority, the Transport Agency, other armed forces, and international partners in the Nordic countries, Europe, and NATO
• Provide support to the Air Force's units in matters concerning frequency needs and frequency utilization, and represent the Air Force in the Swedish Armed Forces' frequency working group
• Contribute to the long-term development of the Swedish Armed Forces' frequency usage by developing strategic directions together with the Armed Forces' Frequency Office, based on future technological development, tactical development, and operational needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Trained Specialist Officer OR7 or Armed Forces Engineer
• Post-secondary education in relevant fields such as IT, electrical or communication engineering, or work experience assessed to correspond to this level of knowledge
• Work experience in radio and/or telecommunications
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
• Category B driver's license

Personal Qualities

You are expected to actively contribute to a pleasant working environment and share the Swedish Armed Forces' values. We see that you as an applicant have high social competence and are outgoing, as the work requires a well-developed ability to collaborate and understanding of other operations. You should feel comfortable meeting new people and situations and be able to speak in front of larger and smaller groups. The work requires you to be independent, proactive, and responsible.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Merits

• Previous experience with the Air Force's communication systems
• Previous experience with frequency and/or radio planning
• Engineering degree
• Experience working in a staff environment

Other

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

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Uppsala

Start date: As soon as possible after agreement

Individual salary setting applies.

Information about the position

Chief FS A6 Management Systems Section Lars-Olof Wretling

Union Representatives

OFR/O Johan Falck

OFR/S Caroline Nilsson

SACO Johan Nyström

SEKO Åsa Karlsson

All contacts can be reached via the FM switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Application

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-31. 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 primary and largest task of the Air Staff is to support the Air Force Chief in leading all air wings and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict spectrum. The Air Staff develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and has the mission to monitor and protect Swedish airspace. This is a 24/7, year-round mission to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5,100 employees, both civilian and military, work within the Air Force.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value system based 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.

An employment 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 and 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.