FOI is Sweden's state defence research organisation, operating across underwater acoustics, cyber defence, space technology, electromagnetic warfare, and CBRN capabilities. The tech stack—VHDL, FPGA, MATLAB, GNU Radio, alongside Python and C for signal processing—maps to sensor systems and simulation work. Active hiring is concentrated in research (mid-career focus) and security roles, with engineering gaps in simulator development and radio systems, suggesting FOI is scaling prototyping and real-time signal classification workloads that demand both domain expertise and hands-on implementation.
Notable leadership hires: Head of simulator development, IT Development Section Head
FOI is a Swedish government agency conducting defence and security research with ~1,000–5,000 employees based in Stockholm. The organisation works across ten major research domains: underwater acoustics and signature analysis, cyber defence, space technology, electromagnetic warfare, CBRN defence, explosives, sensor systems, civil resilience, military systems adaptation, and strategic policy analysis. FOI operates in direct partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces, NATO allies, and Swedish industry, delivering field-tested solutions that inform national defence strategy and capability development.
FOI's primary stack includes MATLAB, GNU Radio, Python, C, and C++ for analysis and algorithm development, alongside FPGA/VHDL and ARM for embedded and real-time processing. Tools like LabVIEW support sensor system development.
Current projects span underwater signature analysis, hypersonic weapon simulation, radio system prototyping, seismic-acoustic signal analysis, GNSS/PNT protection techniques, and data monitoring systems. Work prioritises simulation accuracy, signal classification in noise, and future defence platform design.
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