Head of Hardware Development

Want to influence the bigger picture At Saab you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together we can truly make an impact and your part matters.

Your role

Are you an experienced leader in hardware engineering whos passionate about innovation teamwork and making a real impact Join us in shaping the future of aviation by leading the development of advanced safetycritical avionics hardware for both military and civil platforms.

In this key role youll lead a group of dedicated managers that are responsible for hardware engineers specializing in electronics and mechanics. Youll set the strategic direction for the department support your teams growth and ensure delivery of highquality reliable solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Inspire and lead a team of managers within hardware engineering fostering collaboration learning and technical excellence

• Define and implement hardware development processes methodologies and tools ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company standards including DO254 for electronics

• Oversee the full development cyclefrom idea to production

• Manage the departments budget and resources effectively.

• Collaborate across departments to drive successful project outcomes

The Hardware Development department consist of three sections with approximately 45 people making this a pivotal leadership role within the Engineering organization. Youll be part of a supportive and forwardthinking engineering organization where your voice matters. We value fresh perspectives and welcome those who challenge the norm and explore new possibilities.

Your profile

Were looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with strong communication and people skills. Youre someone who sets clear goals has the ability to develop strategic plans and leads with both confidence and care. You enjoy making decisions that move things forward and are energized by creating positive impact. We value individuals who question the status quo explore new opportunities and bring fresh diverse perspectives to the table.

To succeed in this role you have:

• Proven experience (5 years) in hardware engineering leadership roles ideally within the aerospace or safetycritical systems industry.

• Strong understanding of hardware development methodologies safetycritical hardware development standards (e.g. DO254) and relevant design tools.

• Strong proficiency in English with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken form.

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Electronics design

  • FPGA/PLD development

  • Mechanical design

  • Power supply design

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be a part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore skyhigh. And everyone in between.

Joining us means making an impact together contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and techsavvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25500 talented people Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics weapons command and control sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. You are welcome to send us your application in either Swedish or English.