Jonas Birgersson
About Jonas Birgersson
Jonas Birgersson is an Area Manager for Airframe Gripen C/D at Saab, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having worked in various roles at Saab and Semcon since 2011.
Work at Saab
Jonas Birgersson has held multiple positions at Saab, a leading aerospace and defense company. He began as a CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Engineer in 2011, focusing on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and stress analysis. He continued in this role until 2015. Subsequently, he served as a Team Lead and CAE Engineer from 2016 to 2017. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as a Systems Engineering Leader, overseeing engineering processes. He transitioned to the role of Project Manager for the Airframe & Production of Gripen C/D from 2019 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been the Area Manager for Airframe Gripen C/D, contributing to the development and management of this advanced aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Birgersson earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Linköpings universitet, completing his studies from 2005 to 2011. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the aerospace sector. His expertise includes CAE, systems engineering, and project management, particularly in the context of aircraft design and production.
Background
Jonas Birgersson began his professional career with a master’s thesis at Prodelox in 2011. He then joined Semcon, where he worked as a CAE Engineer from 2011 to 2015, gaining experience in computational fluid dynamics and stress analysis. He continued to develop his skills at Semcon in various roles until 2017. His transition to Saab marked a significant step in his career, allowing him to work on advanced aerospace projects, particularly the Gripen fighter aircraft.
Previous Experience at Semcon
Jonas Birgersson worked at Semcon in various capacities from 2011 to 2017. He started as a CAE Engineer, focusing on CFD and stress analysis for four years. In 2015, he took on the role of Team Manager CAE / CAE Engineer for a brief period of four months. Following this, he served as Team Lead / CAE Engineer for one year. His tenure at Semcon provided him with valuable experience in engineering leadership and project management.