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Your role
Giraffe 1X - Command and Control is growing and we need to strengthen our team of software architects. You will have a central and vital role in defining and designing our present and future Command and Control systems for Saabs ground based radar systems. We work closely with our customers both when releasing finished products and working with new concepts and prototypes.
As a software architect, you will be responsible for architectural decisions in the development of command, control and communication software in Java and your main tasks are:
Technical leader for development teams
Design solutions in close cooperation with stakeholders (internal and external)
Support project management with planning and cost estimates
Your profile
To succeed in this role, you need to be interested in the development of new solutions while being able to grasp and adhere to a large and complex framework. You are already a leader but seek to continuously improve your technical leadership with the purpose to make others grow and take responsibility for the complete system solution. You take a systematic approach to visualizing and handling architectural issues.
You are communicative and can explain complex technical concepts in dialogue with both product managers and software developers. You possess strong computer science fundamentals: network protocols, API design, programming languages and distributed systems.
As a person, you are positive, approachable and enjoy teamwork!
Required skills:
M.Sc in Computer Engineering and/or Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
At least 10 years of experience from working with software development, committing code as well as and handling requirements within software projects (Java, C++, C etc)
5 years of documented experience in a leading software engineering role
Documented experience from working with network protocols, Java and Linux
Agile software development
Fluent communication skills in Swedish and English, verbal and written
Desired skills:
Experience from working with military command, control and communication systems
Experience from development of safety critical systems, and working with standards such as RTCA DO-278A or IEC 61508
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 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 sky-high. 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 tech-savvy 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 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
Please note that the screening and interview process will begin after the summer holidays, in early August.