Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
Position Overview:
At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what´s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Integration and Verification Engineers to support our radar and sensors activities at our Fareham office.
Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio – a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As an Integration and Verification Engineer you will work closely with both our Production Team and our Development Team to ensure that products are configured and operating correctly ahead of delivery to end users. Whilst the role is based in Fareham there will be opportunities for trips to Sweden for training and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities:
The Integration and Verification Team are a key part of delivering assured product to end users, by taking responsibility for the integration and verification of product, working seamlessly with Production to maintain production delivery targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support Integration and Verification Team Leader to commission and maintain the Systems Lab
- Support Integration and Verification Team Leader to commission and maintain the external Systems Test Range and associated equipment
- Integrate and verify major product sub-systems
- Integrate and verify new build product complete systems
- Integrate and verify product updates
- Support customer equipment fault diagnosis and recovery
Required Skills:
- As a person you are positive, social, result oriented and a team player with a background in test and measurement or systems test and integration (3-5 years minimum)
- Be familiar with programming and use of standard test and measurement equipment used in either a communications, radar or electronic warfare systems environment
- Enjoy working and developing in a team
- Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
- Good technical communication skills
- During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship