Research Engineer in Hardware-Near Programming

Totalförsvarets Forskningsinstitut, Foi · Full-time

Olaus Magnus väg, Universitetsområdet, LINKÖPING, Sweden

Do you have a strong interest in hardware-near programming and want to apply this knowledge to strengthen Sweden's security? Do you thrive in an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and problem-solving are in focus? Then FOI might be your next workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and work that is important to society! About the position As a research engineer in hardware-near programming, you will be part of the entire development chain for the unit's hardware-near simulation environments, which will contribute to our ability to simulate, analyze, and evaluate current and future systems' electronic warfare capabilities. An ability that strengthens Sweden's security and the Swedish Armed Forces' capabilities. Your work will include software development and hardware-near programming to enable various simulations and field tests. You will participate in measurement campaigns and troubleshooting, both in laboratories and in the field. You will analyze data, simulation results, and field tests to further develop systems and answer questions from our clients. As a research engineer, you will work in one or more project groups, both individually and in teams. With us, you have the opportunity to use both your practical and theoretical knowledge to solve interesting problems and tasks together with colleagues and clients. To thrive in this role, you should appreciate practical work, both in laboratory and field environments. With us, you will develop your expertise. This happens both within project activities and through individually tailored competence development based on your and the organization's needs. About the unit You will join the unit Material-Near Electronic Warfare Analysis, which is part of the Electronic Warfare Department. The unit conducts applied research and methodology development related to material-near analysis of sensor and electronic warfare systems operating within the electromagnetic spectrum. We work, among other things, with developing, operating, and maintaining hardware-near simulation environments used to answer questions and meet the needs of the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV. The operations are largely experimentally oriented, with work performed both in laboratories and in the field, in close collaboration with our clients. Do you have the competence profile we need? Requirements We are looking for you who: - Have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a corresponding relevant field, - Have experience with programming in C, C++, and hardware-near programming, - Have experience with practical work with electronics and hardware, - Have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English, - Have good practical skills and a strong interest in technology and experimental work, - Hold a category B driver's license Beyond your formal qualifications, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills. You are proactive and can solve work tasks and deliver results independently and in a structured manner on time to our clients. Meritorious It is meritorious if you have current experience in one or more of the following areas: - Software development. - FPGA. - RF experience and interest - Measurement techniques within the RF field. - Radar - Signal processing. - Control engineering - Experimental and/or test activities. - Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation. - Defense, defense-related research, or the defense industry. What do we offer you? The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security in support of Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you get the opportunity to work with what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability. We actively work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition to this, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it's like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html The position is a permanent employment that may be preceded by a six-month probationary period. Do you want to be part of finding answers for a safer world? Welcome to submit your application in the form of a CV and personal letter via the application button no later than September 30, 2026. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Peter I Johansson. Union representatives are Jonny Genzel (Saco-S) and Pernilla Bergfeldt (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00. Since the employment is placed in a security classification, Swedish citizenship is required. A security vetting with a register check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Before security vetting, certified copies of the education and service certificates relevant to the position will be requested. FOI is an agency, which means that submitted application documents become public records that can be released to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.