Head of Combat Systems Engineering

Saab

. Lead the Combat Systems Engineering department and its line organization of seven managers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in Combat Systems Engineering, driving transformation through standardization and process ownership while ensuring effective collaboration across international teams. Possesses extensive experience in systems development within regulated environments, with a focus on cyber security and strategic planning.

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Leadership ExperienceSystems DevelopmentChange ManagementCyber Security CompetenceStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationVerification & AcceptanceCommissioningProject ManagementProcess StandardizationAnalytical SkillsOperational Challenges Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentSafety-Critical EnvironmentEngineering ManagementHolistic Lifecycle Focus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Combat Systems Engineering department and its line organization of seven managers
Set department direction and translate strategy into goals, priorities and concrete actions
Drive transformation toward reuse, standardisation and process ownership
Harmonise ways of working, methods, tools and processes across projects and sites
Ensure processes within Verification & Acceptance, Commissioning, Architecture, Systems Integration and Cyber Security are fit for purpose and consistently applied
Act as a bridge between projects and the line organisation, balancing delivery with long-term capability development
Strengthen collaboration and harmonise ways of working with German, Finnish and Australian units
Build cyber security competence with a holistic lifecycle focus
Increase ownership within the line organisation
Improve onboarding and knowledge sharing to reduce dependency on key individuals
Contribute to engineering management through strategic planning, resource balancing and competence development
Report to the Head of PU Combat Systems
Hold dotted-line responsibility for a team in Germany

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience from systems development in a complex, regulated or safety-critical environment
Proven leadership experience, preferably with responsibility for managers and senior experts
Experience driving change and improvement work in engineering organizations, for example within verification and acceptance or commissioning
Understanding of or experience with running large and complex projects
Structured and analytical working style, with ability to see the big picture and understand operational challenges
Strong communication and collaboration skills in English, spoken and written
Knowledge of Swedish, Finnish or German is advantageous but not required
Must pass security vetting based on current security protection regulations
Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to create smart inventions and grow beyond
Work with curious minds, brave pioneers, and diverse perspectives
Opportunity to contribute to a safer and more sustainable world
Global collaboration across Swedish, German, Finnish and Australian units