Research engineer
Kiruna, Sverige
Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Electrical engineer
Work model On location
Application due date 14 December 2025
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Description

The Institute for Space Physics (IRF) is seeking a Research Engineer (50%) to work in the integration and testing of particle detectors for lunar exploration.

The selected candidate will join the Solar System Physics and Space Technology (SSPT) research group at IRF in Kiruna.

The SSPT group at IRF conducts research in space plasma physics by developing instruments for missions to the Moon and other planets, analyzing data from these missions, and conducting computer simulations to study the space environment around celestial bodies in the solar system.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • instrument simulations
  • hardware integration
  • functional and environmental testing and particle calibrations
  • calibration report preparation

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have a Master's degree in experimental physics, or other degree deemed equivalent by the employer. Experience of laboratory work and simulations of ion optics is meritorious.

Terms

The position is a permanent position of 50% with placement at the head office in Kiruna. Access is immediate. IRF applies individual salary setting.

What we can offer you

We can offer you a workplace with flexible working hours, up to seven weeks of vacation per year, well-developed wellness with well-being activities, health benefits and gym at the workplace.

What we are most proud to be able to offer you is varied and interesting tasks, nice colleagues and a creative and free workplace where everyone gets their own responsibility.

Gender equality, equal opportunities and diversity are fundamental principles in our workplace, which means that we take gender equality aspects into account in our daily work and in all decision-making forums.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter (max one page) describing relevant experience. The application should also include contact details of two professional references.

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