Development Engineer/Specialist in Protection Technology - Eskilstuna

We are looking for someone who wants to work on developing protective products and enjoys technical development throughout the product lifecycle. Do you want to contribute to a vital societal function and have a higher technical education? Then you might be the right person for us – please submit your application! The Fortifications Agency owns, develops, and manages defense properties. With us, you contribute to something of utmost importance – a safe and free Sweden. Your everyday life - contribute to strengthening Sweden's total defense within a technology and development unit The Fortifications Agency is a government authority with a vital societal mission that is experiencing strong growth. One of our main tasks is to develop fortification expertise for total defense. The Technology and Development Unit for Fortification and Properties (TUFF) is tasked with developing fortification expertise and advancing protective and construction technology for total defense. The unit currently consists of four groups: Program, Technical Supply, Product Development, and Construction and Property, with a total of approximately 60 employees in various specialist roles. Starting in 2026, we will establish the fifth group, Protection Development. The Protection Development group, consisting of about seven employees, is responsible for developing protective technical solutions for total defense, as well as providing technical support and training. Within the group, there are development engineers and specialists in physical protection, UAS/UAV, and camouflage. As a development engineer/specialist in the newly formed group, you will become part of the expert competence in protective products, protective technical solutions, locks, and technical surveillance. The tasks include: • Participating in or leading development projects focused on buildings and facilities, • Supporting project managers in the new, renovation, and reconstruction of facilities, as well as providing support for the management of these properties, • Supporting and training other authorities within total defense, and • Engaging in national and international networks. Planned travel is included in the position, and the workplace is located in Eskilstuna. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is a university or civil engineer with a relevant focus, such as technology, physics, or security and protection. Alternatively, you have other education that the employer considers relevant. It is also a requirement that you have work experience in technical projects in a supportive or leading role. For the role, good knowledge of Swedish and English is required. You are accustomed to using the Office suite and possess good administrative skills. Since the position involves travel, a Class B driver's license is required. Swedish citizenship is a requirement. Experience in the following areas is advantageous: • Physical protection, protective technology, or related competence areas (e.g., access, shooting, and explosion protection). • Fortification or work with the Armed Forces or the defense sector. • Technical surveillance (alarms, access systems, or video surveillance). What do we offer you? Together with approximately 1,300 colleagues at the Fortifications Agency across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen total defense in Sweden. We take pride in our vital societal mission, where by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense, we contribute to a safe and free Sweden. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging, requiring specialized competence. We operate based on the principles of the state’s core values and strive for gender balance. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us. Here, you will have excellent opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure. About the employment The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be assigned to a military position. The workplace is Eskilstuna. Employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and entails placement in a security classification. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please submit your application with a CV and cover letter by December 4, 2025. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and is thus subject to public access under the principle of transparency. If you have protected personal information, please contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the initial selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process. Questions about the position Please feel free to contact the recruiting manager, Pär Torrång, at 010-44 44 113 or recruitment specialist Eva Bjälkander at 010-44 44 592. You may also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached through our switchboard at 010-44 44 000. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.