SW Designer, Architect for Embedded Systems

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place.

What you will be a part of
Avionics Systems develops and manufactures safety critical systems and equipment for demanding applications in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Avionics Systems portfolio includes the new generation Head-Up Display System, Mission Computers, Control and Actuation Systems and Communication Management System, among others. We deliver for example hardware and software for JAS 39 Gripen systems, high-lift systems for the Boeing 787 and Airbus A400M, and gyros for multiple military applications. Many of these products are developed in collaboration with other parts of Saab or external partners. Avionics Systems have more than 300 employees around the world and most of our projects are carried out in an international environment.Product Areas Control & Actuation, Gripen and Mission Avionics as well as Common Engineering are all part of the Business Unit Avionics Systems and have its operation in Jönköping and Järfälla. 
The section Computer Software within the Common Engieering Department is looking for a Engineer for software design, preferable an Architect for embeded systems, with placement in Jönköping.



Your role
Your workplace:
Avionics Systems within Saab develops embedded software and electronics for safety-critical real-time systems for the aircraft industry (often with automatic control functions) and is on the edge of using Multi Core for the next generation of aircraft from the world-leading aircraft manufacturers. Our software development focuses on requirements-based software development (requirements engineering, design, coding, verification and documentation of software), that we believe you have earlier experience in. 
The work package could vary from limited drivers to advanced application SW developed for level A products according to RTCA/DO-178C, the software consideration in Airborne System. Typically, the SW is coded in C (or C++) and developed for Power PC processor. A number of support tools are used within the area requirement engineering, configuration management and model based design. Our section is working with specification, development and verification of software. 
Your role:
You will be involved in the whole process of development, from requirement to design and also verification. Your job will include planning, specification and documentation of design and you will also be cooperating to a large extent with other groups within the company. 
The Architecture role includes architecture work for the software but also to be part of and propose solutions in change control board for changes, updates etc. 
The work will be performed in close collaboration with line manager, team leader, project managers and software team members. You will report to the team leader and your line manager.  
Your future challenge:
You must have experience in software development including testing and preferable have some architecture experience but the most important is your ability to build technical commitment in the team and the project as a whole. Your main task will be architecture and design work with high influence of desing and testing software for embedded systems, with high focus on safety and formalism.
 
 

Your skills and experience
Your qualifications:
You are an engineer with a university education with the emphasis on embedded systems. You have the ability to plan your own work in the project and you are ambitious and result-orientated.
You also have a good knowledge of English and Swedish, both verbally and in writing. This position involves working with Swedish defence classified information and therefore requires Swedish citizenship. It is an advantage if you have some years´ experience in programming of safety-critical functions for embedded systems.
You have a general interest in engineering and you want to work with products in the technological forefront.
You feel comfortable and want to develop in an environment that is full of action and also is characterized of openness and freedom with responsibility.

About Saab
Saab is a global defence and security company operating in the fields of air,land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number 14,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is also a company with opportunities. A company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility and good opportunities for advancing in your career. But also a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.