Service Engineer, Combat System

Saab Finland Oy; Turku; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Exercise & culture benefit

Gym facilities

Transport options

Job summary

Saab Finland Oy seeks a Service Engineer for commissioning and field service of the 9LV Combat System on naval platforms. You will collaborate with System Engineers and Software Integrators to install, commission and maintain complex hardware and software, with opportunities for travel.

A technical background and clear communication in Finnish and English are essential. The role involves multi-disciplinary work on ships from initial commissioning to upgrades, including onboarding travels abroad,

Qualifications

• Formal degree from technical high school or equivalent.
• Experience in commissioning and installation of hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and reparations skills.
• Service and maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and shipboard installation of hardware and software.
• Lead surveys on midlife upgrades and provide ongoing support for delivered systems.
• Collaborate with Saab System Engineers and Software Integrators.
• Travel mainly within Finland and abroad as required (Sweden).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Service & maintenance

Commissioning & installation

Naval/defense experience

Linux command line

Network switches

Serial communication

Functional diagrams

Education

Technical high school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Job description

Welcome to the naval side of life! We are looking for Service Engineer to join in our mission to create striking performance – the 9LV Combat System.

About us

We provide commissioning and field service on Saab 9LV combat systems. We work in all phases of a project, from commissioning, setting to work, training, acceptance to support after system delivery. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and professionals in an environment that fosters career development and personal growth. With us, you will work with exciting technology in advanced and complex systems. Our products are used on marine platforms (platforms above and below the water surface) and have the task of compiling information from sensors, data links and weapon systems in order to give the operator the best opportunity to make the right decision.

Your Role You will take part in projects from initial commissioning to final delivery of a ship as well as surveys on upcoming midlife upgrades and support activities for delivered systems. The role is multi-disciplinary and dynamic and your task will vary during the progress of the project.

As a Service Engineer, you will work in close cooperation with System Engineers and Software Integrators from Saab as well as working with technical representatives of the various sub-supplier organizations and shipyards. Service Engineers are the ones responsible for getting the system installed and the ship up and running. We can promise that your days will be varied and filled with opportunities to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities. The position will require travels mainly within Finland as well internationally, depending on the program phase and requirements. The position also contains an onboarding period which will contain travelling abroad, mainly to Sweden

Your Profile

You are a fluent communicator both in Finnish and English. You share information in a clear and easy way, verbally and in writing. You have a collaborative mind-set and you are a true team player. You are self-driven with a “get the job done” attitude. Curiosity and the ability to learn new technical areas are necessary attributes for the role. We believe that you have a solid technical background with a wide technical knowledge base and interest.

Required skills

• Formal degree from technical high school, or equivalent.
• Experience in working with commissioning and installation of both hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and reparations skills.
• Service and maintenance knowledge.

Desired skills

• Experience in the naval domain and or defense industry.
• Network and network switches knowledge.
• Linux command line.
• Functional diagram understanding.
• Serial communication.

In this job, some of your tasks have a connection to defence secrecy. Therefore, a drug test and approved security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Clearance Act (726/2014) are required for the selected applicant. Depending on the nature of the assignments, additional country-specific security clearances, including those required by Swedish authorities, may also be required.

What you will be part of

In addition to extremely interesting projects, we offer you unique career opportunities where on-going training and development are also provided to help you build your career.

Locally, we want to keep our organization very flat, and we embrace the culture, built on values of trust, openness and atmosphere of caring for each other.

On top of joining a team of highly talented professionals and fun people, we offer you competitive benefit package, including full lunch benefit, exercise & culture benefit, gym facilities, transport related options, and many more.

Would you like to know more about the Saab-life and our culture?

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

What makes that difference possible? You.

We’re a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.