Job Description

Are you passionate about leading a team of talented engineers to develop cutting-edge embedded software for our battle-proven radar systems, Giraffe AMB and ARTHUR?

We're seeking a dynamic and driven Manager for High Frequency Function Software to join our Product Unit Giraffe AMB and ARTHUR. This is your opportunity to drive innovation, foster a product-centric culture, and deliver exceptional software solutions with a strong focus on execution.

Your role

As the Manager for Embedded Software, you will lead a team currently consisting of 9 employees responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for our state-of-the-art radar systems. Your team's expertise will be pivotal in ensuring our products remain at the forefront of radar technology. You will play a crucial role in transitioning our team to a more agile, product-focused environment, accelerating development cycles, and bringing our solutions closer to the end-users.

Key responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Oversee the organization, employees, and consultants within the embedded software section, reporting directly to the Head of Software Design for Giraffe AMB and ARTHUR. As the Design Responisible, you will ensure the sections’s deliveries meet the highest standards.
• Strategic Development: Drive strategic initiatives, resource planning, and competence development to ensure the unit's success, with a primary focus on delivering high-quality embedded software on time.
• Project Delivery: Ensure timely and high-quality software deliveries, managing budgets and employee well-being. Execution focus is your main priority.
• Technical Expertise: Lead the development of embedded software applications (VHDL/FPGA and C++) for real-time systems in our radar sensors. In this role you are Design Responsible for the team’s deliveries.
• Digitalization Initiatives: Implement central digitalization initiatives across the company, focusing on system design, implementation, integration, and verification, all with an execution-oriented mindset.

Your profile

We're looking for a candidate with a deep passion for embedded software development and a strong belief in the potential of our employees. You should demonstrate excellent communicative leadership skills, fostering a performance-driven culture and driving the unit towards common goals with an unwavering focus on execution.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in embedded software development, real-time systems, and/or safety critical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach employees, with a track record of successful software deliveries.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and an execution-focused approach.
• Robust business acumen and customer focus, ensuring that delivery meets customer needs.
• High energy, creativity, and a strong drive to succeed, with a passion for delivering results.
• Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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

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Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 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 defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here

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Ready to lead the charge in embedded software innovation? Apply now and help us shape the future of radar technology!