Senior System Engineer within R&D and customer projects

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Systems Engineering

In short

Saab is seeking a Senior System Engineer for R&D and customer projects in Mölnlycke, Sweden. The role involves owning system-level work from requirements to delivery, translating customer needs, and coordinating across disciplines. This position requires strong systems engineering expertise, a holistic mindset, and excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of system-level work from requirements through to delivery.
  • Interpret customer needs and ensure alignment with the base product.
  • Coordinate across disciplines such as integration, structure, and architecture.
  • Translate customer-specific needs into structured system requirements.
  • Maintain traceability and support reuse across projects.
  • Divide time between customer deliveries and internal development tasks.

Requirements

  • Solid experience in Systems Engineering, preferably using the V-model.
  • Strong educational background in engineering.
  • Broad system perspective and ability to understand, analyze, and optimize complete solutions.
  • Proven experience working with requirements throughout the full development lifecycle.
  • Experience in process-oriented development and coordination of roles like Integration and Verification lead.
  • Excellent communication skills, including technical writing in both Swedish and English.
  • Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
  • Strong leadership qualities and business awareness.
  • Ability to take initiative, drive activities forward, and coordinate task forces.
  • Passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Flexibility to travel when needed.
  • Must pass a security vetting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Holistic mindset and ability to drive complex technical work forward.
  • Comfortable navigating both technical and organizational interfaces.
  • Proactive and structured approach.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence the bigger picture and realize amazing innovations.
  • Work in a company that helps nations keep people and society safe.
  • Be part of a cross-functional team with collaboration between customers, product managers, project managers, development and verification engineers.
  • Gain experience in various aspects of system engineering, from requirements to delivery.
  • Work with advanced systems in defense and security.
#R&D#customer projects#System Engineer
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Company

Saab

Job Posted

1 day ago

Expires

in 2 weeks

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Mölnlycke, Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor

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