Do you want to work with complex systems at the forefront of radar technology and contribute to solutions that help keep people and society safe? We offer an opportunity to join a global company where advanced software makes a real-world impact.
We are expanding our radar software teams and are looking for engineers across experience levels, from early career to senior, who want to work with software in complex, high-performance radar systems.
Your role
Join the Fighter Radar organisation as a software developer and take on a key role in one of our growing software teams! You will contribute to the development of advanced radar application software, where performance, reliability, and correctness are critical.
As part of the team, you will work across the full software lifecycle, from early requirements to deployed and verified functionality, and have the opportunity to influence both product characteristics and how we work. You will work closely with system engineers and domain specialists, bridging system-level understanding with software implementation.
Your responsibilities include:
Developing robust, high-performance software for advanced radar systems
Collaborating with system engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements and design solutions
Integrating, testing, and verifying software in complex system environments
Ensuring software quality through modern development practices
Contributing to technical decisions, continuous improvements, and agile ways of working
Your profile
We believe you are a curious and driven software developer with a strong interest in programming and complex systems. You take ownership of your work and enjoy collaborating with others to solve challenging technical problems.
You have:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Solid programming experience in C++ or a similar language, or strong motivation to develop in C++ in a system-oriented environment
Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
Understanding of modern software development practices, including version control and CI/CD
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
We consider it a merit if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:
High-performance, real-time, or distributed systems
Modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and TDD
Signal processing, radar systems, sensor technologies, or communication protocols
Software verification, SIL/HIL, or model-based testing
System-level understanding of complex products involving software, hardware, and algorithms
*This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations for 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)
*Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.*
*Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.*
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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