Research scientist within AI/Autonomy

Your future role

Next Generation Studies has the mission to build competence within highly prioritized technologies. Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence are two such areas and now we are looking for a highly skilled engineer or research scientist to strengthen our team to design tactical autonomous functions and capabilities for next generation fighter systems.

You will be working in close collaboration with system of system engineers and other highly skilled team members to design and lead the development of autonomous capabilities in collaborative, multi-agent contexts.

Your profile

You are a research scientist or a principal engineer with a few years working with autonomous functions and system architecture. Your focus will be on tactical autonomy functions, but you should also be able to see the big picture and contribute with system of system design ideas and concepts. To be successful in this role we believe that you should have the following skills:

* A PhD in relevant area is meritorious
* Good knowledge in autonomous functions and systems (agents)
* Good knowledge in system design and architecture

It is also crucial that you like to be part of a high performing team where we learn from each other and share our knowledge. You understand the power of communication.

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

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.

Aeronautics, a business area within Saab, offers aircraft systems and subsystems to both the defense and the civil market. In addition, unmanned systems, construction of aircraft parts and services are within its business. Aeronautics is also responsible for the current generation (Gripen) fighter system, which includes development, production, marketing, sales, and support.

The department Future Programs consist of the areas Concept design and Next generation studies, and is responsible for the execution of studies, contract, and projects for future products. The department is responsible for the execution of the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) program and some EU funded research projects within autonomy.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. Observe that you can send us your application in either Swedish or English.

For more information contact:

* Manager Tobias Olsson (tobias.olsson@saabgroup.com)
* Autonomy specialist Bo Granbom (bo.granbom@saabgroup.com)

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.