Vacant job

We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to help shape future solutions in the aviation sector. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and varied projects spanning the entire lifecycle of military aircraft – from new construction to modification and maintenance.

About the role

In the role of Design Engineer with us, you work with the entire chain from when orders come in until the Airworthiness Documentation (LVG) has been produced. You prepare design documentation for installations in aircraft, often this is done in collaboration with colleagues where a lead designer for the specific assignment is appointed. You define the work based on the customer's order, carry out planning and design so that the documentation for installation can be prepared for purchase or in-house manufacturing, and meet the assignment's requirements with the right quality at the best cost.

In the role of Design Engineer, you are also responsible for following up on the design assignment regarding planning, quality, and costs. Both drawing review or design review of another designer's documentation and preparation of verification reports regarding compliance with requirements specifications and airworthiness requirements occur. In the role, you also act as design support for external and internal questions. You often solve tasks in close collaboration with production.

The position is located in Linköping, travel both within Sweden and internationally may occur.

About you

We are looking for you who have a university education in mechanics or equivalent competence acquired through experience. You have a few years of practical experience in mechanical design and a basic understanding of strength analysis. Furthermore, you have documented knowledge in engineering drawing and experience working with CAD tools, such as SolidWorks or similar. You find it easy to understand and produce technical publications. Fluent Swedish and English in speech and writing as well as a B-driver's license are also requirements.

We would like you to also have a few years of experience in mechanical design for aircraft according to EASA/SE-EMAR Part 21 as well as knowledge of design rules for aircraft structures.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences and are looking for you who are self-motivated and take responsibility for your assignments from start to finish. You are structured, which enables you to handle both details and the whole in complex projects. Your initiative helps you drive the work forward and find solutions when challenges arise. You have good collaboration skills and create constructive collaboration with colleagues and production. In addition, you are clear in your communication, which is important when you prepare technical documentation and reports in Swedish and English.

FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We have the task of providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will help develop and procure what sometimes does not exist yet. You drive development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality.

Test and Evaluation

You will work in our business area Test and Evaluation, which is responsible for verifying and validating the materiel that FMV delivers to the Swedish Armed Forces. This means checking that FMV has received what was ordered and that the system can be used as intended.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Competence development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work to the extent the work allows
• Pension and wellness allowance

Read more about FMV as an employer and about the benefits we offer on our website: https://www.fmv.se/jobb--karriar/arbeta-pa-fmv/ (https://www.fmv.se/jobb--karriar/arbeta-pa-fmv/).

Do you want to be part of developing the future defence? Welcome with your application by 11 Aug 2026.

Good to know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish.
• In your CV, you clearly describe in what way you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to send a cover letter or include a picture in your CV.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, knowledge, and personal qualities.
• Our trade union representatives are SACO Johan Källsand, OFR/S [first name last name], OFR/O Åsa Guldstrand, and SEKO Michael Krüger. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• For questions about the position, you can contact Marianne Hörberg via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Oscar Nordström via FMV's switchboard 08-782 40 00.

#LI-Onsite

To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period and as an employee, you will be war-placed based on the needs of the total defence. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our selection and therefore decline sales of advertising and recruitment services.