Jerome Symons
About Jerome Symons
Jerome Symons is a Senior System Manager at Saab, with extensive experience in Naval Combat Systems. He has worked in various engineering roles across Australia, Sweden, and Thailand since the early 2000s.
Work at Saab
Jerome Symons has held multiple positions at Saab since 2012. He began his career at Saab AB in Stockholm, Sweden, as a Naval Combat System Engineer from 2012 to 2014. After this role, he transitioned to Saab Australia, where he has worked as a Naval Combat System Engineer since 2014. In 2021, he took on the role of Senior System Manager at Saab, currently based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. His extensive experience at Saab highlights his commitment to advancing naval combat systems.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Saab, Jerome Symons worked at various companies in engineering roles. He was a Software Engineer at BAE Systems Australia from 2000 to 2002. He then worked at Thales Australia as a Senior Software Engineer from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2007. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Saab AB for one year in 2007. Additionally, he worked as a System Designer / Human Factors Engineer at Saab AB from 2008 to 2012, and as a Software Designer at Creo for nine months in 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Jerome Symons holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic from Flinders University, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education with a Certificate IV in Frontline Management from AIM Education & Training in 2011. Additionally, he studied Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement at Robbins Research International, achieving Mastery University from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in naval combat systems and management.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Jerome Symons has been involved in significant projects, including the upgrades of the HTMS Chakrinaruebet and HTMS Naresuan for the Royal Thai Navy. He has also played a key role in the SEA5000 Combat System studies as a C4ISR manager. His work has contributed to enhancing naval capabilities and systems for various clients in Australia, Sweden, and Thailand.
Industry Experience
Jerome Symons possesses a broad range of experience in Naval Combat Systems. His career spans over two decades, during which he has worked closely with customers in Australia, Sweden, and Thailand. This extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of naval combat systems and the ability to manage complex engineering projects effectively.