Senior Systems Engineer for Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft

How should Europe's airspace be protected and developed as new technologies like AI, sensors, and advanced software emerge? As a senior systems engineer at RISE, you will be a technical leader in international research and development projects within the defense sector. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the aviation domain together with some of Europe's leading players in industry, government agencies, and research. About Us RISE, Sweden's research institute and innovation partner, combines research and innovation to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness and social benefit. Within the Resilient Digital Industry unit, we work with complex technical challenges where systems expertise, security, and international collaboration are essential. You will become part of our work within Resilient Digital Industry, where technical systems competence in international research and development projects and standardization work within the aviation domain is central. About the Role As a senior systems engineer and technical leader, you are responsible for planning, leading, and monitoring technical deliverables in international research and development projects within the defense sector, with a particular focus on the aviation domain. You ensure that deliverables are executed according to schedule and meet the project's requirements for quality, technical excellence, and relevance. The role also involves developing finalized standardization proposals as a basis for the project's results, as well as coordinating and conducting dialogue with the project's partners – both nationally and internationally. You contribute to developing RISE's position in the field by participating in building a growing business area and in the preparation of new project applications. The position is located in Stockholm, and you will be placed in a security clearance, which means a security vetting will be conducted prior to any employment. The role includes travel, both internationally a few times per year and within Sweden approximately 6–8 times per year. In the longer term, there are good opportunities to develop from a technical expert role in a single project to a program or portfolio role with responsibility for multiple projects and a coordinating role for both junior and senior colleagues. Your Areas of Responsibility: • Act as senior researcher and technical leader in international research and development projects within the defense sector • Plan, lead, and monitor technical deliverables according to schedule, quality, and technical excellence • Coordinate and conduct dialogue with national and international partners • Contribute to developing RISE's position in the field and to the preparation of new project applications • Build and maintain relationships that form the foundation for future networks, collaborations, and consortium formations Who Are You? We are looking for someone who wants to take a leading role as a technical leader in research and development projects in the aviation domain and who thrives at the intersection of technical systems expertise, international collaboration, and business development. Requirements: • Master's or equivalent degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, computer science, or equivalent • Experience with technical coordination or technical leadership in complex development projects, preferably in larger consortia • Experience with standardization, preferably with contributions to the development of standardization proposals • Very strong ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing Meritorious: • PhD in a relevant field • Experience from the defense sector or other security-sensitive/regulated activities • Experience with EU-funded projects, for example within EDF • Experience with verification and validation, test leadership, demonstration, demo scenarios, and evaluation • Experience with systems engineering and software architecture for complex systems-of-systems Personal Qualities: • Strategic • Business-minded • Quality-conscious • Trustworthy • Collaboration-oriented • Results-driven Are We Right for Each Other? At RISE, we value diversity, and we are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where we together can challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. We cannot promise you an easy job, but what we can promise is an exciting journey where together with engaged and talented colleagues we will contribute to a sustainable future and stay at the forefront of global competition. Would you like to be part of it? We Welcome Your Application! If this sounds exciting and you want to know more, you are welcome to contact Karin Kraft, Unit Manager for Resilient Digital Industry, at [email protected]. The application deadline is August 31st. Selection and interviews take place continuously during and after the application period. Apply without a cover letter. Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO 010-228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-5165161.

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