Contract Development Engineer

Do you want to be a part of the most innovative organization in Saab?

We are now looking for the next generation of world class engineers leading our product development into the future and bringing out the best in our abilities.

If you want to be part of leading and contributing to our mission, to develop and improve our high tech portfolio within the radar area and work towards making people and society safe, then we have the job for you!



Your role

You will be responsible for complex systems and/or products of mechanical and/or climatic character. You will be part of the Contract Development team and report to the manager of Mechanical Architectures, all within the Mechanical & Cabling organization at Engineering. In our development teams, all members contribute with their individual experiences and skills to create an effective and dynamic environment. You are expected not only to work with your individual product area of responsibility - being a member of the Contract Development team also means that you interact and take part in your teams' challenges.



The Surveillance culture program "Together as One" works as our foundation for development, and by continuously challenge yourself in our core areas Drive, Trust, Expertise and Diversity, we strengthen our ability to succeed. Together, we work towards implementing more efficient ways of working, increasing the level of empowerment in our teams and driving the organization forward.

The main tasks are:

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represent Development in the Procurement Team (RFQ and supplier selection)
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collect the technical requirements of the product/service
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put together the technical information in RFI/RFQ
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coordinate and perform technical evaluation of offers
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create the Statement of Work together with parties concerned
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coordinate supervision activities and technical reviews
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ensure that quality and function are obtained according to requirements
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ensure proper configuration management of the outcome



Above means that you will be responsible for detailed activities such as; compile technical strategy for product area, confirm technical work scope, establish technical requirements, evaluate technical aspects, finalize and store documentation, plan and lead technical supervision activities, prepare technical RFQ documentation, supervise technical progress, and similar.

Both domestic and international travels are often occurring.



Your profile

You really like technology and people, and that is something people around you notice. We believe you thrive in a changing environment and have the ability to organize and prioritize, and lead with a holistic perspective. You also know the importance of building cross functional relationships both within and across organizations.

Required skills:

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Appropriate professional or postgraduate qualification in a technical discipline
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Excellent communication skills and customer focus
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extensive knowledge and understanding of product development in the area concerned
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Fluent in both written and spoken technical English

Desired skills:

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Experience of product development regarding mechanical, climatic and electrical design
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Used to managing requirements and testing activities

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Passion for technology
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A curious and innovative mindset and interest in learning new things
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A sense of how relationships between parts and people is a key in developing complex systems
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An ability to combine strategic thinking with operational day-to-day actions



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

Business Unit Radar Solutions within Surveillance has around 1300 employees globally. Radar Solutions provides airborne, ground-based and naval radar solutions to the world market.

We are now forming a new Engineering organization with very exciting prospects and challenges and we sincerely hope you want to join us on this thrilling journey!



At Engineering, we have design responsibility for all levels of subsystems for our radar portfolio in areas such as microwaves and antennas, digital functions, software development, printed circuit boards, producibility, mechanical design, power electronics, cabling, computer systems etc.



We are responsible for deliveries in time at agreed cost to our projects, as well as meeting our cost targets for development and manufacturing. Engineering has around 700 employees.

The Mechanical & Cabling Design organization within Engineering is design responsible for the mechanical and cabling parts of our product portfolio. The department has around 75 employees in Gothenburg.



Read more about us here



Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.



If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people