Johanna Axehill
About Johanna Axehill
Johanna Axehill is a Product Manager specializing in Vehicle Systems and Aircrew Equipment Assembly at Saab. She has extensive experience in systems engineering and has served as a guest lecturer at various institutions, sharing her expertise in the development of complex systems.
Current Role at Saab
Johanna Axehill serves as a Product Manager for Vehicle Systems and Aircrew Equipment Assembly at Saab. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and management of complex systems within the organization. Her role involves overseeing the integration and performance of vehicle systems, ensuring that aircrew equipment meets operational requirements.
Previous Experience at Saab
Johanna Axehill has extensive experience at Saab, having worked in various engineering roles. She was part of the Aeronautics Advanced Engineering Training Program from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Systems Engineer for Vehicle Systems from 2013 to 2015 and as a Senior Engineer for Vehicle Management Systems from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at Saab has provided her with a strong foundation in systems engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Johanna Axehill earned her PhD in Automatic Control from Linköpings universitet, completing her studies from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, she holds an MSc in Mechatronics, Applied Physics, and Electrical Engineering, which she obtained from 1999 to 2004. Her academic background equips her with a deep understanding of engineering principles and complex system development.
Guest Lecturing Experience
Johanna Axehill has been actively involved in academia as a guest lecturer. Since 2021, she has lectured at Försvarshögskolan. She previously served as a guest lecturer at Linköpings universitet from 2018 to 2020. In 2022, she began guest lecturing at Kungliga Tekniska högskolan. Her lectures focus on systems engineering, particularly in the context of developing complex systems like fighter aircraft.
Contributions to Systems Engineering Education
In her guest lectures, Johanna Axehill has delivered presentations on critical topics in systems engineering. Notable lectures include 'Developing complex technical systems - How do we get 2000 engineers together to build the same aircraft?' and 'All models are wrong, but some are useful.' These contributions highlight her commitment to educating future engineers in the complexities of system development.