System Design Manager, Sensor and Communication

Your role

We are looking for a Manager System Design Sensors and Communication to join our newly formed Erieye and Sensors department within Business Unit Airborne Early Warning, BU AEW.



The System Design Sensor and Communication group is responsible for system design of sensors and communication parts for airborne surveillance solutions as well as sourced solutions included.
As Manager System Design for the Sensors and Communication group, you will;

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Lead and coach a group of 11 experienced system engineers towards common strategic goals, and develop common tools and adopt processes to support and facilitate their work
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Develop and grow your groups future capabilities through competence development, recruitment, cooperation, sourcing and improved ways-of-working
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Promote creativity, new ideas, business thinking and team spirit
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Be Design Responsible for the identification system for command and control, IFF, Tactical Data Links as well as sourced systems for optical sensors and marine radars
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Support programs and product management in new campaigns as well as development of road maps
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Drive technical studies and technical/process improvement work
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Be an active part of the Erieye and Sensor Leadership Team



You will also contribute to the overall development of BU AEW as well as the Surveillance design and implementation organizations.
Cooperation with technical product management as well as external suppliers and other organizations within SAAB is also part of the daily work.



This position offers great opportunities to travel nationally and/or internationally for both team work with colleagues, customer interactions and conferences.



Your profile

We are looking for someone with passion for our products and strong belief in the competence and commitment from our employees. You combine great leadership skills with a high interest and curiosity of technical areas.
You are a confident leader with the ability to drive change and progress. You set clear goals and expectations and at the same time coach your employees for their personal development as well as the development of your group. Your communicative skills and ability to build relationships, share knowledge, inspire, motivate and empower the organization will be of outmost importance.



You are available for international business travel and are fluent in both spoken and written Swedish and English.



We also assume you have:

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Appropriate professional or postgraduate qualification in technical discipline (e.g. M.Sc in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics)
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Skills to combine strategic thinking with operational actions
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Strong business understanding and customer focus
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Strong drive, creativity and ability to generate energy
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The ability to create good conditions for structure
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Experience, understanding and ability to work in an international environment



This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations regarding security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.



What you will be a part of

Business area Surveillance offers world-leading sensor technology in monitoring and decision support to protect against threats. The portfolio covers airborne, ground-based and naval radar, electronic warfare, C4I solutions, aviation systems and cyber security.

Airborne Early Warning a Business unit within Business Area Surveillance develops, delivers and maintains Airborne early Warning Systems such as the GlobalEye, a top performer of today´s AEW product in the World. GlobalEye is based on our own developed advanced radar ERIEYE that is integrated with other sensors into a Mission Systems.

We offer a sustainable work environment where Leadership and Diversity is essential to our success and together as one with openness in our daily work we meet the customers and future challenges.


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.