Manager Software Design

Saab is a place where teamwork makes things fly. Literally. Join us and experience our supportive and friendly workplace.

At Saab in Luleå, we develop software that matters.Together with around 90 software engineers, architects and leaders, we create advanced mission management systems for airborne and naval platforms — solutions that contribute to safety and security around the world.

We believe great software is built by empowered teams, strong engineering culture and leaders who help people grow. Right now, we are looking for a manager who wants to combine leadership, technology and long-term capability development in a modern software organization.

Your role

As Manager for Software Design C2 & Frameworks, you will lead a section of approximately 15–20 employees and consultants working within software development and engineering capabilities.This is not only a people management role — it is also a key leadership position in shaping how we develop software, collaborate and grow our technical capabilities over time.

You will:

• Lead and support teams through a coaching and trust-based leadership style

• Develop people, competence and ways of working

• Contribute to long-term technology and capability development

• Create conditions for high-performing and sustainable engineering teams

• Work closely with leaders, architects and teams across Saab sites

• Balance operational delivery with strategic development

You will be part of the C2 & Datalinks management team and contribute to the continued development of our software organization, culture and delivery capability.

Who you are

We believe you are a leader who enjoys helping both people and technology evolve. You are comfortable navigating technical environments and enjoy collaborating with software teams, even if you are not the one making every technical decision yourself.

You likely have experience as:

• Engineering Manager

• Team Manager

• Project Manager

• Scrum Master or Agile Leader

• Technical Lead with leadership responsibilities

You probably also have:

• Experience from software development organizations

• An interest in agile methods and modern engineering practices

• A coaching and collaborative leadership style

• The ability to create structure, clarity and engagement

• A university degree within software engineering, computer science or similar

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

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

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