Saab Recruitment Process

When you find a role that interests you, you submit your application through our recruitment system. Once we have received your application, we conduct an overall assessment of how well your experience, skills and motivation match the requirements of the role and the needs of the business.

In some recruitment processes, we may conduct an initial screening call as part of the early assessment before deciding on the next steps. For many of our positions, we receive a large number of highly qualified applications. We are grateful for the strong interest in joining Saab, but this also means that candidates who meet all requirements may not always progress to the next stage.

Due to the high volume of applications, our ability to provide individual feedback to candidates who do not advance beyond the initial selection stage is limited. If you are not selected for an interview, you will always receive a written notification by email within two weeks after the application deadline. In some countries, you may also be invited to provide anonymous feedback about your candidate experience. 

If you move forward in the process, you will be invited to an interview. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about you, your experience and how you could contribute to the team, the business and Saab’s continued development. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the role, the team and our organisation. Our goal is to explore together whether we are the right match for one another. Interviews may be conducted in person or digitally. Participants may include recruiters, hiring managers, technical specialists and/or team members. 

For certain positions, we use assessments such as occupational personality tests, technical assessments or problem-solving tests. These assessments are normally conducted after the initial selection phase rather than as part of the application itself. The type of assessment used depends on the role, business area and location. If assessments are included in the process, we will inform you when they take place and how the results are used as part of the overall evaluation.

If you attend a formal interview with us, you will always receive verbal feedback from a member of the recruitment team. 

Depending on the role, business area and local requirements, we may conduct additional checks such as reference checks, verification of information or other forms of candidate validation. If these steps are included, we will inform you during the process. 

All our positions involve fulfilling certain security requirements. Security screening is conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, customer requirements and local regulations in the country where you apply. 
Please note that the timeline for the security screening process may differ based on local regulations, legal requirements, and the country in which you apply. 

Once all stages have been completed and we have identified the right match for both you and Saab, we will present you with an employment offer. If you accept, your journey with us then begins. Through onboarding and introduction activities, we provide the support and tools you need to get started in your new role and become part of Saab. 

You will always receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. In some cases, these emails may be filtered into your spam or junk folder, so please check there if you have not received it. 

Take some time to reflect on your experiences, knowledge and skills. We encourage you to prepare practical examples that demonstrate your capabilities and achievements. It is also a good idea to prepare any questions you would like to ask us during the interview. 

For some positions, we use occupational personality assessments, work sample tests, technical assessments or other evaluation tools. These are usually completed after the initial selection phase rather than at the application stage. 
If assessments are included in the process, we will inform you when they will be conducted and how the results will be used as part of the overall evaluation.

To learn more about how we process personal data, please visit our privacy notice.

Everyone who applies for a position at Saab can expect to receive a response regarding their application.

If you do not proceed to the next stage, you will be informed according to the local process applicable to the position. Candidates who have not attended a formal interview will generally receive feedback by email.

If you have participated in an interview, you will receive feedback by phone from a member of the recruitment team once the assessment process has been completed. The level of detail may vary depending on the role, recruitment process and country. 

The duration of the recruitment process varies depending on the position and local requirements. 
We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and therefore approach each recruitment process with care. As we often receive a high number of applications, the process may sometimes take longer than expected. 

To ensure the secure handling of personal data, we do not accept unsolicited applications by email. All applications must be submitted through our recruitment system.

We encourage you to keep an eye on our general career opportunities, where you can register your interest in areas such as graduate positions and engineering roles.

If you created a candidate account when submitting your application, you can log in to view the status of your applications and follow your progress in the recruitment process. 
If you did not create an account at the time of application, you can do so by clicking here. 

In some countries, candidates who do not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process are given the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience.

Participation is voluntary and completely anonymous, but we would appreciate your input. We continuously analyse the results and use the insights to improve the candidate experience, our communication and our recruitment processes. 

Having a previous criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify you from applying for a position at Saab. Each case is assessed individually with decisions based on an overall evaluation of the individual's circumstances and the requirements of the role, in accordance with applicable legal and customer requirements. 

Each case is assessed individually with decisions based on an overall evaluation of the individual's circumstances and the requirements of the role, in accordance with applicable legal and customer requirements.