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The Land Warfare School's Development Unit is seeking a Development Officer in the field of Tank Transport Type Unit Development capability within the Army. Are you interested in independent work with opportunities to develop units, methods, and material systems? If so, you are welcome to the Land Warfare School (MSS), the workplace where we create decision-making support for the development of the future Army. The Land Warfare School (MSS) role is to work together with other parts of the army to create conditions for the Army to solve its assigned tasks in the best way both nationally and internationally. MSS also solves tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces such as development and procurement of soldier-borne equipment, firearms, and support weapons. As part of this, the Land Warfare School trains the future leaders of the Swedish Armed Forces using advanced training facilities and with solid knowledge. About the Development Unit The Land Warfare School's Development Unit provides the Army Staff, Defense Staff, and other parts of the Swedish Armed Forces as well as other authorities with results from experiments and studies, decision-making support, and advice. The unit is organized into a unit management and six departments including one unit and capability-oriented department, one study and experimentation department, two type unit battalion departments with material responsibility for standardized vehicles (one in Skövde and one in Kvarn, Borensberg), one command and control development department, and one publications department. The Development Unit leads, on behalf of and in close cooperation with the Army Staff, capability development at type unit division, brigade, maneuver battalions, and independent companies. Main Responsibilities As a Type Unit Representative for Tank Transport Company, work with development of the capabilities required for the Army to conduct movements of heavy material and specifically tanks/combat vehicles and tracked vehicles. The position involves participation in experiments/exercises/studies, participation in material development, work with unit objectives, manuals and regulations, and some training. The work will involve many contact points such as other functional schools, FMV, FOI, and industry. Qualifications The position is at level SO/7 but your background, length of service, and experience are highly valued. The Land Warfare School sees it as natural for you to be part of your career development and if you want further education to increase your level. You have experience from today's tank transport company or logistics within maneuver battalions (transported units) You have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. Driver's license class B (manual) Personal Qualities We are looking for someone with good ability to collaborate and cooperate both internally and externally with the Land Warfare School and the Swedish Armed Forces. You have a strong desire to develop yourself and your area of responsibility. You are driven but patient, and have good ability to work independently and goal-oriented. You have high integrity and are security-conscious. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Meritorious Experience from logistics at maneuver battalion Training on any of the tracked vehicles that the tank transport company is designed for Practical experience from development activities at units, schools, or centers. International service. Other Information Form of service: Permanent Degree of service: Full-time Start date: By agreement Work location: Skövde. According to cooperation, another location than Skövde may be the starting point for the work Business travel occurs frequently, nationally and internationally Part of working time will be conducted at another location/locations Information about the Position Department Head Armored Department, mj Greger Ahlén, 070-228 32 01 [email protected] Information about the Recruitment Process HR Generalist Victoria Jungert, 070-265 54 69 Trade union representatives can be reached via switchboard: 010-826 50 00 OFR/O: Freddy Wozny OFR/S Britt Dahlman SEKO: Crister Florin Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-05. Your application must include a CV and a personal letter where you explain why you are suitable for the position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. --------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:The Land Warfare School is an army-wide school for development, training, and education of the army's combat units. The Land Warfare School trains officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.In close cooperation with the army staff and other units, the Land Warfare School develops type units, capabilities, methods, and material. Within the framework of the Swedish Armed Forces' overall growth, the Land Warfare School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army.Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong set of values based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness activities, and good balance between work and private life.The Swedish Armed Forces utilizes the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification.Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment involves an obligation to be placed for war service. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position is initiated with a 6-month probationary period, unless you are already employed with the Swedish Armed Forces.Application for employment must include CV and personal letter. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be provided. Contact from external recruitment firms and sales representatives is not welcome.Contact from external recruitment firms and sales representatives is not welcome.The Land Warfare School's Development Unit is seeking a Development Officer in the field of Tank Transport Type Unit Development capability within the Army. Are you interested in independent work with opportunities to develop units, methods, and material systems? If so, you are welcome to the Land Warfare School (MSS), the workplace where we create decision-making support for the development of the future Army. The Land Warfare School (MSS) role is to work together with other parts of the army to create conditions for the Army to solve its assigned tasks in the best way both nationally and…
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- Type
- job
- Status
- active
- Visibility
- public
- City
- Skövde
- Address
- Heden
- GPS
- 58.375572621169, 13.841999572082
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- Published
- 5. 6. 2026
- Edited
- 5. 8. 2026