Associate Systems Engineer Japan (m/f/d) · IT Infrastructure

Full time employment with Saab in Japan

Who we are - Keeping people and society safe Saab is a leading defence 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 defence capability of several nations. Saab is strengthening its presence in Japan and is building a local engineering team to support long-term customer programs. In Japan, we are working at the forefront of technology to contribute to our mission of keeping people and society safe.

Our local team focuses on Electronic Warfare (EW), developing and deploying solutions in Communication Intelligence (ComInt), Communication Electronic Support Measures (C-ESM), and Data Fusion. We work closely with Japanese partners and collaborate with our engineering teams in Germany to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the local market.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure for system deployments, while supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions to our customers as a member of a global, collaborative engineering team.
• Support the assessment of server hardware requirements, server setup, configuration, and deployment activities.
• Install, configure, and maintain applications in Linux-based environments.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis using system diagnostics and log files.
• Provide first-level technical support for customer systems during warranty and maintenance phases.
• Support product demonstrations together with the Application Engineering team.
• Assist in change management activities and maintain system documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support communication with partners and customers.
• In close collaboration with local team members in Japan, international colleagues, and experts in Germany, you will contribute to the successful delivery of our programs in Japan.
• Throughout the system lifecycle—from development to production—you will work together with cross-functional teams, including Program Office, Software Development, Integration & Test, and Production.

Skills and Experience: Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent qualification).
• Basic knowledge of server administration, networking, and Linux operating systems.
• Basic understanding of system architecture and ability to read technical documentation.
• Basic scripting or programming experience (e.g., Bash or Python in Linux environments).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills in a structured environment.
• Communication skills: Japanese (business-level - for customer interaction & documentation), English (basic to intermediate level - for internal & global communication).

Desired

• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Proxmox).
• Experience with IT infrastructure setup, system integration, or technical support.
• Knowledge of communications systems or signal processing.

What you will be part of

• Work in a stable, international company environment while contributing to advanced technology projects in Japan.
• Attractive remunerations and benefits package.
• A growing Japan organization with options for long-term career development.
• Structured support and learning opportunities from global teams.

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions.

What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one‑fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.