Senior Electrical Engineer

Do you want to work with the latest technologies and highly skilled colleagues, at a world leading company? Then you might be the one we are looking for to join us at Technologies, one of the departments within Axis R&D, with responsibility for developing Axis product platforms that are the base for all Axis Video Surveillance Products. Who is your future team? You will join the Common Core Platform team, part of the Product Platforms department within Axis R&D's Technologies organization.The organization consists of several highly skilled and motivated R&D teams, with a strong presence in Lund and since a couple of months an established kernel-focused team in Stockholm. Our teams value personal growth, collaboration, and teamwork. If you're someone who enjoys making an impact and contributing to positive change, you'll feel right at home with us. The Common Core Platform team in Stockholm is a small but growing team that will play an important role in developing and configuring software for Axis' new technology platforms based on our in-house engineered ARTPEC system-on-chips, used in the next generations of video surveillance products. The team currently consists of three engineers and is in an active growth phase, with a clear ambition to take increased technical responsibility over time. The platforms we develop are Linux-based, and development as well as validation takes place in a Linux environment. The work spans requirements, design, implementation, and validation of core platform areas such as the boot process, security, and CPU subsystem. The Stockholm team works in close collaboration with the larger and more established Product Platforms teams in Lund, as well as with the ASIC team located in Stockholm, forming a tightly integrated distributed team. What you'll do here as Senior Linux Kernel Engineer? In your daily work, you will typically engage in the following activities: Collaborate with ASIC design engineers to research and develop solutions for Axis´ ASIC and product platforms, in particular the SW aspects Participate in design reviews, technical discussions and specifications to ensure the quality and feasibility of solutions Design, implement or utilize test environments needed to validate and/or optimize our solution designs Prepare SW for and participate in bring-up and validation of our SoCs. This includes debugging issues and implementing solutions Evaluation of hardware blocks, platforms and related documentation (mainly from a SW perspective, Linux kernel in particular) Interact with internal and external teams (e.g. customers, partners or suppliers) Participate in development and maintenance of existing Linux kernel platforms (e.g. previously developed platforms and products) In this role, you will (together with skilled colleagues) mainly be working in the following areas: IP evaluation and selection (primary responsibility) All kind of engineering activities related to Linux kernel development (e.g. driver development, kernel configuration, upstream activities, provide domain expertise to other teams, etc) Who are we looking for/Who are you? You are an analytic and dedicated person with a strong personal drive and an ability to work both unsupervised and as a part of a team. You have the ability to think ahead and understand and manage consequences of complex decisions or findings. You are good at collaborating with people with different backgrounds (e.g. ASIC engineers, other SW teams, external partners and managers) and have a strong attention to detail. Required qualifications: A master's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or similar Background in Linux kernel development Experience in embedded C development and debugging, particularly close to hardware Familiarity with version control systems and code review tools (Git and Gerrit) Additional valuable qualifications: Experience in working with Linux kernel upstream Background including SoC design work from a SW perspective ASIC IP configuration experience A good understanding of the boot process of embedded devices Basic understanding of ASIC design Experience from using QEMU as a tool to make a system simulation environment Experience with Python and Rust development The position is office-based and you will be located in Axis office in Stockholm, Sweden. What Axis have to offer Here, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance - developing solutions used worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building our new R&D office in central Stockholm. You'll enjoy the advantages of working at a small, agile site while also being part of a successful organization that is already the world leader in network video. Ready to Act? Vacation is important! At Axis we value work-life balance and that means that during summer many of us are on a well-deserved vacation. During this period of time, you can expect some delay in our response, but we will get back to you as soon as possible! In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Erik Thored, Engineering Manager for the Common Core Platform team, at +46 46 272 1800.

WHAT WE DO AT BLYKALLA Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company at the forefront of the nuclear industry, pioneering the development of small modular reactors that provide clean, safe, and reliable energy. Thanks to lead-cooling, we achieve high safety in a very compact format, allowing for a simple and cost-effective design that can be mass-produced. Our unique reactor design will provide safe and green baseload energy that perfectly complements solar and wind power. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO We are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer with deep expertise in ABB 800xA DCS to lead the development of Blykalla's plant control system architecture and implementation strategy. This is a unique opportunity to help define the control philosophy of a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear reactor. You will play a key role in ensuring that Blykalla develops and retains ownership of critical control system intellectual property while working closely with ABB and other suppliers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DCS Architecture & Ownership * Lead the design and development of Blykalla's plant-wide automation and control system architecture. * Define the ABB 800xA system architecture for reactor, balance-of-plant, auxiliary, and test facility applications. * Develop internal engineering standards, libraries, templates, and control strategies to maximize in-house ownership of intellectual property. * Establish long-term governance for control system design, lifecycle management, cybersecurity, and configuration control. Control System Engineering * Develop functional specifications, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and automation philosophies. * Design and implement control logic, sequences, interlocks, alarms, and operator interfaces. * Configure ABB 800xA applications, controllers, engineering environments, and HMI systems. * Define communication architectures including OPC UA, IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial protocols. * Develop and maintain simulation and testing environments for control system validation. Nuclear Plant Integration * Support the integration of reactor systems, safety systems, and balance-of-plant equipment into the overall control architecture. * Work closely with reactor, thermal-hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers to define system requirements. * Contribute to licensing and regulatory documentation related to instrumentation and control systems. * Support development of digital I&C architectures aligned with nuclear industry expectations and international standards. Vendor & Stakeholder Management * Act as the primary technical interface with ABB regarding 800xA architecture, licensing, engineering tools, and implementation support. * Ensure that Blykalla retains ownership of application software, engineering databases, configuration standards, and control strategies. * Manage external engineering partners and system integrators where required. * Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities. Verification & Validation * Develop testing methodologies for control logic verification and system validation. * Lead integration testing and commissioning activities. * Support development of digital twins and operator training simulators. * Ensure traceability from requirements through implementation and testing. WHO YOU’LL GET TO WORK WITH The Senior Control Systems Engineer sits in the Plant engineering Team within Blykalla. We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.  WHO YOU ARE You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help in order for you to succeed in this role, these are: * MSc or BSc in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline. * Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering. * Extensive hands-on experience with ABB 800xA DCS engineering, configuration, commissioning, and lifecycle management. * Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale DCS architectures. * Experience developing control strategies for complex industrial facilities. * Strong understanding of industrial networks, field instrumentation, and process control. * Fluent in English, spoken and written * Fluency in Swedish is a plus Technical Skills * Expert-level knowledge of ABB 800xA: * AC 800M controllers * Control Builder * Aspect Objects * System 800xA Engineering * Operator Workplace * Alarm Management * Batch and Advanced Process Control (desirable) * Strong understanding of: * ISA-88 * ISA-95 * IEC 61511 * IEC 61508 * Industrial cybersecurity principles * Configuration management and software lifecycle practices * Experience with simulation and testing environments. Location  This position is for our office in Stockholm. So, what do you think? Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements. We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply! Reference & Background Checks As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role. We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role. We do not accept applications via email.  We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.   Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.