Head of Future Design

Within Aeronautics, we are committed to our responsibility towards our customers, contributing to keeping people and society safe. We are also passionate about working together to create the solutions our customer's need - that is in our DNA, and our people make it happen!


Our managers need to have the ability to combine a distinctive business acumen with a professional everyday leadership for sustainable success. A drive for performance, accountability, transparency, innovation, co-operation and continuous learning are key component in our culture.

BU Gripen Design have the overall responsibility for design, development, production, testing, delivery and operation of the complete Gripen E weapon system to Sweden, Gripen E and F to Brazil, as well as design and development of future fighter platforms. The assignment includes responsibility for delivering in accordance with current applicable contracts, as well as coordination both within Saab, with subcontractors and partners, as well as with customers.



Your role

As Head of Future Design, you will lead the newly formed Future Design department. The overall responsibility for Future Design is to act as a catalyst and hub for design tasks, concepts and technology needed to advance our abilities going forward. Future Design will be a focal part in leading the execution of assignments geared toward future research and development for combat aircraft systems.The department will start in BU Gripen Design 1/12 2022 and will consist of three main areas; Concept Development, Operational Analysis, AI & Tactical Autonomy. You will lead the Management Team, be involved in shaping the department and strategy going forward, in close co-operation within the Gripen Design Business Unit, other business units and departments within the Saab-Group. You are a team player who actively contribute in the BU Management Team. You will report to the Head of Business Unit.



Your profile

To be successful in this role, you need to share and embrace our values and is comfortable leading according to our leadership framework - know your business, know your people and know yourself. Furthermore, the role is also about engaging, motivating and supporting your management team in their endeavor to develop in their leadership. Creating a work environment where goals and change together with continuous learning are important parts of your role.



You are an experienced manager and business leader with business acumen, with proven record of accomplishment regarding both What and How, have the ability, engagement and aspiration to take on bigger and more complex challenges. You know how to build long-term relationships with stakeholders, key partners and customers, and have experience of working in an international environment. Solid knowledge of the English and Swedish languages, oral and written, is also important for the role.



You have respect and understanding for our proud history, but also understand the need for continuous change and development, and do not back down for tough decisions in times of transformation.


The 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 part of

The Aeronautics business area is an innovative supplier of world-class aircraft systems, advanced aerostructures, and a wide range of support solutions within civil and military aviation. The business area researches, develops, and produces military aviation systems. We are building for the future through research and studies into innovative flight systems and the further development of our products.

By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive organisation with an emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. You will work in an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.



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

Last day to apply: 2022-11-25


Contact information:

Head of BU Gripen Design, Johan Segertoft tel. 013-184210
HRBP Gripen Design, Lise-Lott Wärnelius tel. 010-2165495

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.