Job Openings at SAAB Grintek

• We have a vacancy for a Software Engineer. This role will be primarily focused on taking the SGD products through the RTCA 178C software development process, i.e. planning, establishment of requirements, design, development, verification and validation, together with project maintenance and wrap-up. Part of this will also mitigate the risk on other projects e.g. Naval development that require a similar embedded developer skill set but not to the same rigor (RTCA) as Airborne software.

Your role

• Analyse system level requirement and translate into software high level requirements
• Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirement
• Write/Review Traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation
• Develop software source code (embedded and application level)
• Verification and validation of software functionality
• Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution
• Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM based team  

Your profile

Experience:

• C/C++ Software Development
• Safety Critical Software Environment
• 5 years Software Development
• Experience in military environment (advantageous)

Competencies:

• Requirements Analysis and Writing
• Embedded Operation Systems

Qualification:

• BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent

Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Oral and written communications skills
• Estimation of time and effort required for tasks
• Problem solving

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• The Product Manager will be accountable for the commercial viability, sustainment strategy, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of airborne military products (Line Replaceable Units – LRUs) delivered to customers. The role ensures informed decision-making regarding continued support, production of spares, repairs, and end-of-life strategies for fielded systems.
• The Product Manager acts as the central integrator of business, technical, contractual, and support information, enabling the Customer Support organisation to engage with customers effectively and make risk-balanced commercial decisions.

Your role / Key Responsibilities:

Product Portfolio & Commercial Accountability

• Own the commercial performance and lifecycle strategy of assigned in-service products/LRUs
• Develop and maintain business cases for:
• Continued product support
• Spare production
• Repair capability sustainment
• End-of-life and phase-out decisions
• Assess profitability, cost exposure, and commercial risk for low-volume, single-customer products

In-Service Support & Sustainment Strategy

• Define and maintain supportability strategies for delivered products, including:
• Repair vs replace decisions
• Spares manufacturing feasibility
• Minimum order quantities and cost drivers
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to determine current and future production and repair capability

Obsolescence & Lifecycle Risk Management

• Obtain, consolidate, and maintain obsolescence data for components, materials, and processes.
• Evaluate the impact of obsolescence on:
• Cost
• Supportability
• Contractual obligations
• Propose mitigation strategies such as lifetime buys, redesigns, or support termination

Contractual & Customer Interface Support

• Maintain a strong understanding of contractual obligations, warranties, and support clauses for each product
• Support the Customer Support organisation in:
• Customer engagements
• Support negotiations
• Commercial and technical decision making
• Prepare decision material for customer discussions related to:
• Continued support
• Cost increases
• Capability limitations
• End-of-support notifications

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the single point of consolidation across:
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Repair & Overhaul
• Finance
• Customer Support
• Ensure alignment between technical reality and commercial commitments

Key Deliverables

• Product lifecycle and sustainment plans
• Business cases and executive decision briefs
• Obsolescence risk assessments and mitigation plans
• Supportability and capability status reports
• Customer support decision support packs

Your profile

• Experience in product management, programme management, or lifecycle management within aerospace, defence, or complex engineered systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Low-volume manufacturing
• In-service support models
• Long lifecycle and obsolescence challenges
• Ability to integrate technical, commercial, and contractual information
• Experience supporting senior leadership decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desired skills:

• Experience with military aircraft systems or avionics/electronic warfare products
• Exposure to defence contracts and customer support agreements
• Engineering or technical background

Competencies:

• Commercial judgement
• Systems and lifecycle thinking
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Cross-functional leadership without direct authority

Qualification:

• Applicable tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Applicable business qualifications will be considered an advantage.