Interview part two: Flying all Gripen variants, from A to E
In this second episode of the interview, C.W Lemoine and Saab test and demo pilot André covers the transition from flying Gripen A to Gripen E. But also some other interesting stuff like how it is to be a solo demo pilot.
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From Dinghy to Autonomous Submarine Systems
4 min
The changing security landscape is putting new demands on the defense industry, where products and systems need to be developed faster and under greater pressure. For Peter Karlström, Product Manager Naval Autonomy, the job combines a lifelong passion with the chance to help build new capability.
Traded mine automation for tomorrow's defence technology: "I like big, unclear problems"
4 min
Advanced technology is not developed in a vacuum. It is shaped by people who thrive on solving problems that others barely know how to approach. Kristin Nielsen is one of them, and is helping build safer societies at Saab.
Raymond has never had to leave Saab to grow
2 min
It was a passion for aviation that first drew Raymond Basudde here. He’d studied aeronautical engineering, been in touch with Saab during his studies and seen the chance to be part of developing the next generation of flight systems.
Sofie found the sense of community she was looking for
3 min
Sofie Franzén didn’t quite know what to expect from Saab. Maybe something a bit stiff, a bit old-fashioned. That turned out to be wrong. Completely wrong.
Emma takes technology from idea to reality
3 min
There’s a moment Emma Berglund often thinks about. When she and her team know that a system they’ve worked on is about to be used in the field, sometimes as soon as the following week. That’s when her work becomes real and tangible, and this drives her forward.
Jacob is at his best close to production
3 min
Jacob Gästrin is not one for sitting still. One day he’s building electronics in the lab. The next, he’s out on the production floor troubleshooting a test rig that’s gone down. The day after that, he’s writing software code. No two days are alike, and that’s exactly how he likes it.
Finding purpose in an unexpected place
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Fiona Pswarayi never imagined herself working in defence and security. When she first saw the job posting at Saab, she knew little about the industry. In fact, she questioned whether she truly belonged there - a doubt that lingered throughout her entire interview process. Today, she stands as a testament to the power of personal values alignment and the transformative impact of supportive communities in the workplace.
The Difference Makers: Growing beneath the surface
4 min
What drives someone to design what few ever get to see? For Anna, it was a lifelong fascination with the ocean. For Martin, it was an inherited passion for problem-solving and the elegance of engineering. Today, they both work on technologies that operate beneath the surface, shaping the next generation of submarines at Saab.
The Difference Makers: Where curiosity matters and learning comes naturally
3 min
Growth happens every day at Saab. Sometimes by testing a new idea, sometimes by exploring a new technical area, and often by simply asking a question. For Tove Frennberg and Oskar Löwendahl, that curiosity has shaped their careers. Both describe Saab as a place where learning comes naturally and where you’re encouraged to try things you never expected to enjoy.
Where technology takes flight through teamwork
4 min
At Saab, innovation is never a solo mission. It’s powered by people working together. Meet Ellen, a Materials Engineer ensuring every Gripen aircraft meets the highest standards of safety and performance. And Andreas, a project manager who leads innovation projects while helping others grow and thrive.