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About this role
*Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.
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As a System Engineer within RF & Microwave, you will play a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and system architecture to integration, verification, qualification, and production support.
You will be responsible for translating complex customer and product requirements into robust and realizable system solutions. A central part of the role is breaking down system-level requirements into clear technical specifications and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams through development, integration, and verification activities.
Success in this role requires a strong technical background in advanced RF and microwave systems, combined with an ability to view the system from a holistic perspective. You will balance technical performance, cost, schedule, and business objectives while making informed engineering decisions.
As a system engineer, you will collaborate closely with specialists from multiple disciplines, including RF design, antenna design, firmware and software, mechanics, production, and verification. The role therefore requires strong communication skills, a structured way of working, and the ability to coordinate activities across several parallel development projects.
Our Missile Electronics Design section within Fighter Radar is responsible for the development and verification of RF-intensive subsystems for advanced missile electronics and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. We work in cross-functional teams where RF, software, and mechanical engineering expertise come together to deliver high-performance solutions for demanding aerospace applications.
Key Responsibilities
Define system architectures for advanced RF and microwave systems with demanding environmental requirements
Capture, analyze, and decompose system requirements into implementable subsystem requirements.
Lead technical trade studies and evaluate alternative system solutions.
Coordinate and perform integration, verification, and validation activities.
Support estimation, planning, risk assessment, and technical decision-making.
Collaborate with RF design, antenna design, firmware software, mechanics, and test engineering.
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, system design, implementation, and verification.
Contribute to product evolution, technology roadmaps, and future system concepts.
Your Profile
We believe you have:
MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or a related discipline.
Several years of experience developing advanced RF, microwave, radar, communication, or electronic warfare systems.
Experience working with system design, systems engineering and technical leadership roles.
Strong understanding of RF and microwave technologies, including antennas, transmit/receive chains, and electromagnetic systems.
Experience with requirements engineering, requirement decomposition, and system-level documentation.
Practical experience with integration, verification, and troubleshooting in laboratory or test environments.
Experience in measurement techniques, instrument control, and technical data analysis.
Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB, HFSS, and ADS.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
A structured and analytical approach combined with a strong drive to deliver results.
Meritorious Experience
The following qualifications are considered an advantage:
Experience from aerospace, defense, radar, missile, or electronic warfare systems.
Experience leading technical teams or coordinating multidisciplinary development activities.
Knowledge of RF testing, environmental qualification, and verification planning.
*This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.*
What you will be a part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us [here](https://www.saab.com/about)
At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You.
We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with operations around the world. Empowered by our talented people, we combine deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality.
Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.
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