Design Authority for Ground Combat

Description:

Are you driven by taking holistic responsibility for advanced technical systems and leading others in a complex and evolving environment? Now we are looking for a Design Authority at Saab Dynamics. Your Role As Design Authority, you will have a central and overarching role where you are responsible for the overall technical perspective within a product family. You will work in a leading function and collaborate closely with multiple parts of the organization - from early studies and development projects to management and further development of existing systems. The role involves ensuring that our products stand the test of time, both from a technical and systems perspective. You will lead and coordinate a broad technical organization and serve as an important link between different disciplines such as mechanics, electronics, and software. Examples of work tasks: Hold overall technical responsibility within a product family Ensure system functionality, requirements, and technical solutions over time Lead and coordinate a cross-functional technical organization Work with the entire product lifecycle - from early studies to aftermarket Provide technical support to projects, program management, and other stakeholders Contribute to strategic technical decisions and long-term development Your Profile We are looking for someone with a strong technical interest who thrives in a leadership role where you can combine technology, structure, and collaboration. In this role, you will have clear leadership responsibility, where you are expected to drive the work forward, create direction and engagement, and ensure that the right technical decisions are made over time. We would like to see you as a confident leader who can combine a strategic perspective with operational engagement. You have a background in development and a good understanding of complex systems. To succeed in the role, you need to have a holistic perspective, be able to make decisions, and create engagement across a broad organization. We believe you have: Master's degree in engineering or equivalent Several years of experience in technology development, preferably within mechanics-intensive products Experience working with complex systems that also include software and electronics Experience in a leading or coordinating role Very good ability to communicate and collaborate with different stakeholders A structured work approach and strong drive It is advantageous if you have experience with our products or similar technical systems. This position requires that you undergo and are approved according to applicable security clearance regulations at any given time. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification placement, in applicable cases, may entail requirements for certain citizenship. What You Become Part Of Discover endless possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts. Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to security for people and societies. With 28,000 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world. Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems within aviation, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden but operates globally, where Saab is part of many nations' defense capabilities.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Karlskoga

Address

Boforsvägen 1

GPS

59.3267315187, 14.542054916624copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Views

6

Published

4. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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