System Engineer

Do you have education or work experience in the fields of electrical, telecommunications, IT, and/or sensor systems and want to work with this in the Navy? We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both personal responsibility and excellent opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the chance to balance your professional and private life. About the Department The Operations Control Office (DSK) is part of the Naval Staff and a department within the Navy's Material Office. DSK designs and procures technical maintenance, both preventive and corrective, for the Swedish Armed Forces' naval material. We work in close collaboration with the industry. The unit consists of approximately 90 employees spread across four locations. This position is based in Karlskrona. Main Responsibilities • Prepare preventive and corrective maintenance needs in dialogue with users on ships and boats and convert them into orders to suppliers. • Inspect and quality assure (through documentation review, inspections, etc.) maintenance performed after work is completed by the supplier. • Provide input for the maintenance budget and conduct financial follow-up of placed orders. • Monitor the status of material (including spare parts, documentation, maintenance debts, material controls, and performance verification) and propose actions. • Participate in and provide technical system support during analysis work, studies, development, and procurement of new and modified material systems with integrated subsystems and documentation. • Engage in dialogue regarding orders/reviews with suppliers and users. • Represent the customer within your technical area to other technical parties within the Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, and the industry. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications • Completed upper secondary education. • Post-secondary education with a technical focus or other relevant competencies deemed equivalent by the employer. • Experience in system work, requirements management, as well as operation and maintenance of ship systems or the Navy's fixed installations. • Fluent communication in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, with a good knowledge of technical English in the relevant technical area. • Valid driver's license (B). • Good computer skills. Personal Attributes As the role involves many points of contact, you have strong collaborative skills and listen to others, relating to them in a responsive and professional manner. You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. You naturally weigh complex information and demonstrate judgment in statements, actions, and decisions. You are structured and plan and organize your area of responsibility effectively. Personal suitability will be given significant weight. PREFERABLE • Engineering degree or other relevant competencies deemed equivalent by the employer. • Knowledge of the Navy's measurement stations or ship systems. • Experience from the industry/shipbuilding industry. • Experience in technical system work and maintenance within the ship technology field on Navy vessels and boats. • Experience in handling technical information in both paper and digital formats, as well as experience using operational monitoring systems. • Recent service aboard Swedish naval vessels. For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the values established. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se). Inquiries about the position Recruiting manager Peter Blomdahl. 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 can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00. Other Employment type: The position is a permanent full-time position that begins with a 6-month probationary period if you are not already employed by the Armed Forces. The position includes business travel, primarily within Sweden. The position is civilian. Work location: Karlskrona. Start date upon agreement. Application We welcome your application by December 15, 2025. Your application should include a CV, responses to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: The Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating global situation and a new defense policy focus on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, enhance the conditions for mission tactics. As part of this work, the Armed Forces has organized a Naval Staff to lead the naval units. The Naval Staff is established in Muskö, Haninge Municipality. The Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness initiatives, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us entails placement in