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Saab

Global defense contractor supplying fighter jets

Field Service Representative

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026Deadline 10/26/26
$72k - $90k
Mid
Bachelor's
East Syracuse, NY, USA
In PersonFrequent short-notice travel is required; some assignments may last longer than two months.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a related field, or at least 4 years of relevant military service as an Air Defense or Battle Management system operator or maintainer, is required.
  • A current U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance is required.
  • Must be capable of lifting, removing, and replacing components weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and debug complex systems using technical manuals, schematics, and reach-back support to address electro-mechanical issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems independently or collaboratively with team members.
  • Report design, reliability, and maintenance issues or bugs to design and software engineering teams.
  • Serve as the primary interface with customers while on site.
  • Support other company functions, including customer installation and training.
  • Deliver training to customers on the operation and maintenance of Saab products.
Desired Qualifications
  • A BA or BS degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing complex weapon or command and control components.
  • Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance actions in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ability to identify, develop, and execute system troubleshooting or maintenance actions beyond the scope of written procedures.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills applied to diagnosing and repairing radar components, hardware, and operating systems.
  • Proficiency with common diagnostic test equipment, including digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Ability to recognize performance degradation and provide actionable recommendations to restore or enhance system efficiency.

About the company

Saab is a Swedish defense and security company that supplies governments with advanced weapons, sensors, and protection across air, sea, and cyberspace. Its main offerings include Gripen fighter jets, radar and surveillance systems, and unmanned underwater vehicles. Saab’s products work by integrating sophisticated airframes and engines with cutting-edge sensors, data links, and control software to detect, track, and defend against threats; its unmanned underwater vehicles perform reconnaissance and mine countermeasures, while its cybersecurity and defense systems protect networks and critical infrastructure. Saab differentiates itself through its long history in military aviation, a portfolio that spans air, sea, and cyber capabilities, and a focus on integrated, turnkey defense solutions rather than consumer products. The company’s goal is to be a trusted global partner for governments, delivering reliable, comprehensive defense and security technology and services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 order backlog hit SEK318 billion after Poland’s SEK47 billion submarine contract.
  • Saab booked 16 Gripen E fighters for Ukraine and won Canada’s GlobalEye selection.
  • Q2 2026 organic growth neared 30%, with EBIT margin expanding to 11%.

What critics are saying

  • Canada’s GlobalEye review exposed capability gaps, risking delays, redesigns, and reputational damage.
  • A26 deliveries run to 2038, leaving Saab exposed to execution slippage and cost overruns.
  • Saab’s growth depends heavily on war-driven demand; any Ukraine ceasefire cuts urgency sharply.

What makes Saab unique

  • Gripen, GlobalEye, and A26 give Saab full-spectrum air, sea, and ISR exposure.
  • Saab’s NATO and Canadian partnerships embed it in allied procurement networks.
  • Its 2026 production ramp and new Naval unit deepen manufacturing breadth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

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PR Newswire
Oct 23rd, 2026
Saab Q3 orders jump to $6.1B on Ukraine Gripen deal, as sales rise 30.6% organically

Saab reported strong third-quarter results on October 23, driven by major defence contracts. Order bookings rose to SEK 65,825 million from SEK 20,861 million a year earlier. Big orders included SEK 24.6 billion for Gripen E jets for Ukraine, SEK 10.1 billion for GlobalEye to an undisclosed customer, and SEK 8.7 billion for systems for German frigates. Sales reached SEK 20,553 million, up from SEK 15,871 million, with organic growth of 30.6%. EBIT rose 42% to SEK 1,945 million, and net income climbed to SEK 1,432 million from SEK 975 million. Operational cash flow jumped to SEK 6,785 million from SEK 142 million. Chief executive officer Micael Johansson said the strong order backlog positions Saab "well for continued growth.

CNBC
Oct 23rd, 2026
Saab orders triple to $6.6B on Ukraine Gripen jet deal, beating forecasts

Saab, the Swedish defence group, reported third-quarter orders of 65.8 billion Swedish kronor (around $6.6 billion), more than triple the 20.9 billion kronor of a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected 56.4 billion kronor. A contract worth 24.6 billion kronor for 16 Gripen E fighter jets for Ukraine, signed in June, was booked in the quarter. Sales reached 20.6 billion kronor, ahead of the 20 billion expected. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at 1.95 billion kronor, beating the forecast of 1.9 billion. Chief executive officer Micael Johansson said demand was reflected in major awards, including Gripen for Ukraine, GlobalEye and an order related to Germany's new frigates.

PR Newswire
Oct 16th, 2026
Saab and Swedish authorities launch large uncrewed underwater vehicle within a year of contract award

Saab, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Armed Forces have built and launched a demonstrator for a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV). The work took less than a year from contract award to sea trials. The first phase is complete. The next phase is expected to focus on more advanced capabilities, and the results will support further development of software, sensors, and autonomous functions. Saab credits its software-centric approach and its Autonomous Ocean Core control system, combined with Swedish expertise in submarine design and sensor integration. The vehicle is meant to operate alongside platforms such as submarines. FMV now leads the project, which will inform Swedish decisions on buying and using autonomous underwater systems. "The fact that we have also been able to develop and test the system in such a short timeframe demonstrates the strength of the collaboration," said Mats Wicksell, head of Saab's business area Naval.

Robodaily
Oct 1st, 2026
Australian aerospace startup Hypersonix raises $46M to develop world's first hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft

Brisbane-based Hypersonix Launch Systems has raised $46 million in Series A funding led by UK's High Tor Capital, with participation from Saab, RKKVC, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, and Queensland Investment Corporation. The company develops reusable hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft for defence and aerospace applications. Founded in 2019, Hypersonix employs 45 specialists. Its SPARTAN scramjet engine, invented by co-founder Dr Michael Smart, reaches Mach 12 with no moving parts and eliminates CO2 emissions by using green hydrogen instead of kerosene. The funding will support a NASA-backed test flight of the DART AE vehicle under the US Department of Defense HyCAT programme. Hypersonix was selected as the first HyCAT contract from over 60 companies. Proceeds will also finance manufacturing facilities in Queensland and development of VISR, an 8-metre reusable aircraft with four SPARTAN engines.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 21st, 2026
Saab AB hits record $30.5B order backlog with 30% organic growth and 11% EBIT margin

Saab AB reported record results in Q2 2026, with an order backlog reaching SEK318 billion and order intake exceeding SEK68 billion, driven by major contracts including a SEK47 billion submarine deal with Poland and Gripen fighter contracts with Ukraine. The Swedish defence company achieved nearly 30% organic growth. EBIT margin improved to 11%, representing a 41% quarterly increase, whilst gross margin expanded by more than one percentage point year-on-year. Cash flow turned positive at SEK1 billion for the first half, compared to minus SEK1.1 billion the previous year. The company increased R&D investment by SEK700 million and maintained its BBB+ credit rating from S&P. Saab has been hiring approximately 3,000 employees annually to scale production capacity. However, the Naval division recorded a SEK200 million write-down after failing to secure the Swedish frigate programme.