Master Thesis 30HP - Designing the Design Process

Are you a student eager to apply your theoretical knowledge and fresh perspectives to real-world challenges? At Saab, we believe that innovation thrives on new ideas, and your master thesis project could be the spark that ignites our next technological breakthrough.

Your role

We recognize the immense value that students bring to our company. Your academic rigor, combined with your enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology, allows you to approach problems with a unique and insightful lens. At Saab, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and specialists, gaining invaluable practical experience while making a tangible contribution to our growth and development.

Background

The defence industry is facing increasing demand while customer needs continue to change as new threats emerge. To meet this challenge, lead-times must be reduced without compromising quality, flexibility or traceability. This creates a need to rethink how systems engineering is performed in large engineering organizations.

The thesis will focus on understanding the current requirements process, exploring modern systems modelling approaches, and assessing how changes in methodology may affect both the organization and the products being developed.

Description of the Thesis Project

As a thesis student, you will investigate how requirements are created, refined, communicated and validated across the organization. You will study how systems engineering practices support the development of complex radar systems and identify where process improvements could reduce lead-times, improve clarity and strengthen traceability.

You will also explore relevant state-of-the-art approaches such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (e.g., ARCADIA), and the use of generative AI to support engineering documentation and analysis. Based on your findings, you will propose a practical path from the current situation toward improved ways of working.

Your profile

The project is suitable for 2 students with an interest in complex systems, requirements engineering, process improvement and engineering methodology.

You are in the final stages of systems engineering, engineering physics, computer science, industrial engineering, product development or a related field, and are about to begin a 30 hp thesis project.

You have a curiosity about how large engineering organizations develop advanced technical products. We also believe that you have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to combine technical and organizational perspectives.

We provide the support and guidance you need to translate your theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. Join us and become a driving force behind Saab's technological advancements!

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.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

What you will be a 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.