Are you a student eager to apply your theoretical knowledge and fresh perspectives to real-world challenges? At Saab, we believe that innovation thrives on new ideas, and your master thesis project could be the spark that ignites our next technological breakthrough.
Your role
We recognize the immense value that students bring to our company. Your academic rigor, combined with your enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology, allows you to approach problems with a unique and insightful lens. At Saab, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and specialists, gaining invaluable practical experience while making a tangible contribution to our growth and development.
Background
Traditionally, aftermarket services have been handled through individual customer projects, but with rapidly increasing demand and growing delivery volumes, this approach is reaching its limits. To meet customer commitments effectively, we need to rethink how a project-driven aftermarket business can be scaled, supported by more transparent and consolidated data, higher efficiency, and modernized ways of working. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformation journey in a highly relevant and fast-growing part of the business.
Description of the master thesis
This Master Thesis aims at exploring how a project-driven aftermarket business can be organized and operated in new ways to enable scalability and efficiency. The thesis will include analysis of current ways of working, benchmarking with other industries, and the development of recommendations on how to improve governance, data management, and operational models. The expected outcome is a structured proposal for how aftermarket services can be delivered in a more streamlined, data-driven, and scalable manner while ensuring continued customer satisfaction and reliability.
At Business Unit Airborne Early Warning (https://www.saab.com/products/air/airborne-surveillance) we deliver multi-domain AEW&C solutions. A majority of resources (roughly 400 people) work with the radar ability and located in Gothenburg/Luleå where everything from system deliveries, customer upgrades and aftermarket business is delivered and managed.
Your profile
This Master Thesis is suitable for two students with interest in business development, project management, and organizational change within complex and high-tech industries. You have an analytical mindset, are curious about how large organizations adapt to rapid change, and are motivated by the challenge of combining strategic thinking with operational improvements. An interest in aftermarket, customer commitment, and data-driven decision making is highly valuable, as is a drive to challenge existing ways of working with innovative yet pragmatic solutions.
You are at the end of your master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field and about to start your Master Thesis work for 30 HP. You have acquired a solid academic foundation and are now eager to apply your knowledge to a real-world business challenge. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, good knowledge of project management methodologies, and an understanding of data handling or business intelligence tools. Experience from working with process development, organizational design, or supply chain/aftermarket services is considered a plus. Excellent written and spoken English is required, and Swedish language skills are an advantage.
The thesis will be carried out at our site in Gothenburg, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate. Strong communication and collaboration skills will be essential, as the thesis will involve working closely with stakeholders across multiple functions.
We provide the support and guidance you need to translate your theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. Join us and become a driving force behind Saab's technological advancements!
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
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 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
Last application day
30-10-2025
Contact information
Fredrik Larsson, Recruiting Manager
0734-186441
fredrik.larsson3@saabgroup.com