Senior Electromagnetic Propulsion R&D Engineer

Ytsab Defence AB; Upplands Väsby kommun; On-site; SEK 702,905 - 890,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Continuous professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Ytsab Defence AB in Upplands Väsby seeks a Senior R&D Engineer (Electromagnetic Propulsion) to lead advanced projects in electromagnetic launch systems. This role emphasizes mathematical modeling, simulation, and prototype development to solve complex propulsion challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering and extensive simulation experience. Enjoy cutting-edge projects and a competitive compensation package in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience with multi-physics simulation software focusing on transient electromagnetic fields.
• Knowledge of inductance acceleration, magnetic forces, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical frameworks and multi-physics models for inductance acceleration.
• Design and optimize multistage acceleration configurations.
• Integrate custom-engineered high-current pulsed-power coils.

Skills

Electromagnetic modelling

Multi-physics simulation software (COMSOL, Altair Flux, MATLAB)

Inductance acceleration knowledge

High-current switching expertise

Thermal management

Hands-on testing and safety with high-voltage hardware

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Ytsab Defence AB in Upplands Väsby seeks a Senior R&D Engineer (Electromagnetic Propulsion) to lead advanced projects in electromagnetic launch systems. This role emphasizes mathematical modeling, simulation, and prototype development to solve complex propulsion challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering and extensive simulation experience. Enjoy cutting-edge projects and a competitive compensation package in a collaborative environment.