Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager in Defense
Solna, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Civil engineer, systems development
Work model On location
Application due date 17 January 2026
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Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles - Result driven, Client centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, develop and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.   

Job description

Have you worked as a Systems Engineer, i.e. with holistic thinking, complex technical systems, Systems Engineering, systems of systems and several phases of a system's life cycle and requirements management? Then you could be the one we are looking for!

Our team of dedicated people is looking for a Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager who is eager to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We work with government agencies and companies in the defense sector to create secure end-to-end solutions, streamline processes and contribute to complex system development.

The tasks can vary depending on which customer and which assignment you work with, and in which phase of the system's life cycle, but common to all is that you get the opportunity to work with advanced and complex systems that make a difference to society.

Qualifications

We are now looking for a Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager who is used to working with larger and more complex systems that require good collaboration skills. As a consultant and experienced, you contribute with customer value and additional sales.  You have a good understanding of the entire system life cycle and are confident in navigating between technology, requirements and collaboration.

 We want you to meet the following requirements: 

  • Civil engineer (or university engineer) specialization from, for example, Systems in Technology and Society (STS), Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering. Longer work experience in systems work, Systems Engineering, systems of systems, can also meet the requirements.
  • Experience from defense or defense-related areas, preferably also of FMV's processes and working methods or the equivalent in the defense industry.
  • Several years of professional experience of the following: systems work, systems engineering, systems of systems, life cycle perspective, technical project management/project participation, complex technical systems, requirements management, requirements verification, configuration management, ILS (Integrated Logistics Support), and/or the life cycle model ISO 15288.
  • Experience of several of a system's life cycle phases (concept, development, production, operation, maintenance, decommissioning).
  • Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing, as documentation, review and communication constitute a large part of the work.

Advantageous to have:

  • Experience in the consulting profession
  • Certification from the international Systems Engineering organization INCOSE
  • Experience with requirements management tools and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience in computational science/programming thinking (mathematical modeling, numerical methods, programming and simulation, visualization and analysis) or experience from the EMC field

We also attach great importance to your personality and your driving forces. You are a person who is both structured and organized. At the same time, you are a curious problem solver and it is natural for you to drive the work forward.

We offer a modern workplace, where we care about each other and share our experience and skills. The group looks forward to welcoming new team players who want to make a difference to society while enjoying their work!

We are looking for employees for: Stockholm/Solna, Enköping, Uppsala and Arboga.

Depending on the assignment, you can sometimes work on site at the customer. Business trips also occur.

Security clearance and training verification

Our assignments are varied and some are in security-classified areas, which means that you may need to undergo a security clearance before starting with us.For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks and verification of education are always carried out before employment.

Further information

AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers among engineers. With us, you are involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure, energy and industry. 

We look forward to your application! We want the application to consist of an updated CV and that you write a few lines about why you are suitable for the position.

Last application date February 28, 2026. Selection and interviews will begin in mid-January and are done on an ongoing basis.

Contact details

For questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Veronica Johansson, veronica.johansson@afry.com

For questions about the application, please contact the Recruitment Partner, Ellinor Danielsson, ellinor.danielsson@afry.com


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At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition