IPS/ILS Engineer at the Swedish Coast Guard

The Swedish Coast Guard is a civilian state authority that monitors Sweden's coastline and major lakes around the clock. With our maritime capability, we are a central operational actor in the maritime environment. We have a unique mission within total defense, with assignments in both civil defense and, under certain conditions, military defense. Our mission includes maritime surveillance, law enforcement, crime prevention, and environmental preparedness at sea. Through continuous collection and sharing of maritime information with other authorities, we create a civilian maritime picture that is crucial for both crisis preparedness and security in the maritime environment. The Swedish Coast Guard is a workplace characterized by collaboration and commitment across organizational boundaries. Here, engaged employees with varying competencies create a dynamic workplace with constant opportunities to learn new things. The Swedish Coast Guard works with and places great emphasis on fellowship and leadership, so it is important that your values align with those of the Swedish Coast Guard – holistic perspective, goodwill, and commitment. The Swedish Coast Guard offers an attractive workplace characterized by the pursuit of freedom from discrimination and equal opportunities and rights for all. Description Do you want to combine technical specialist expertise with the opportunity to build something new from the ground up? Are you also interested in contributing to Sweden's maritime security? Then this role might be for you. The Swedish Coast Guard is seeking a senior ILS/IPS engineer for the Support and Shipping Unit within the Materials and Facility Supply Department, with placement in Malmö or Karlskrona. The Support and Shipping Unit (SRE) is a central support function within the Swedish Coast Guard's materials and facility supply department. The unit serves as a hub for specialist expertise in maritime safety, technical services, logistics, and operations development and helps ensure that the authority's vessels, equipment, and support systems can be used safely, efficiently, and sustainably in the long term. Job Responsibilities Do you want to take a leading role in developing the Swedish Coast Guard's future lifecycle support? We are seeking a senior ILS/IPS engineer who wants to combine technical specialist expertise with the opportunity to build and establish IPS (Integrated Product Support) within a mission-critical operation. The role involves significant personal responsibility and considerable authority to influence how the Swedish Coast Guard manages the lifecycle of technical systems. You will be a key person in developing processes, working methods, and requirements specifications while also supporting the organization on strategic and operational matters related to procurement, modification, operations, and maintenance. Qualifications We are seeking someone with: Engineering degree in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. Multiple years of experience working in ILS/IPS or equivalent areas. Experience with requirements specification in procurement, preferably with industry or shipyard operations. Experience independently managing development work, establishing working methods, or leading specialized areas. Good understanding of lifecycle perspective, from concept development through operations and decommissioning. Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing. It is advantageous if you also have: Experience from maritime operations, the defense sector, or state authorities. Knowledge of LCC, RAM, and logistics support. Experience with public procurement. Experience establishing or developing IPS/ILS processes in a larger organization. To succeed in this role, we believe you are someone who is driven by developing operations, working methods, and processes. You have good analytical skills and can translate complex technical issues into clear requirements, decision-making materials, and practical solutions. The role involves many contact points, both internally and externally, which requires strong collaboration skills and a trust-building approach. You are communicative, attentive, and have a natural ability to create and develop good relationships with colleagues, project teams, suppliers, and other partners. As a senior specialist, you are expected to work independently, take responsibility for your area, and contribute a holistic perspective on matters concerning technical systems and their lifecycle. You thrive being a knowledge bearer and advisor while being motivated by the opportunity to build something new and create long-term value for the organization. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. This position is advertised in multiple locations. Apply through this announcement and indicate your preferred placement location in the application form. Terms The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. Start date is by agreement. Placement is in Malmö or Karlskrona. Swedish citizenship, drug testing, and approved security clearance under the Security Protection Act are required for employment. The Swedish Coast Guard participates in international assignments and operations. Therefore, the position includes an obligation to serve abroad when required for operations. Permanent employment also includes an obligation to be placed for wartime service. Other Information To ensure quality and efficiency in the recruitment process, we use an electronic application form in cooperation with Varbi for all open positions. Complete your application carefully to provide an accurate picture of yourself. The Swedish Coast Guard is a state authority, which means that the information you provide to us may be disclosed in accordance with the principle of public access. Normally, there is no secrecy for information processed in the database. If you have protected personal information, you should contact the contact person specified in the announcement. In preparing the recruitment process, the Swedish Coast Guard has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar parties.

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