Maths Witt
About Maths Witt
Maths Witt serves as the Chief Engineer for the Gotland Program at Saab Kockums AB, with extensive experience in naval engineering and military service spanning several decades.
Current Role at Saab Kockums AB
Maths Witt serves as the Chief Engineer for the Gotland Program at Saab Kockums AB, a position he has held since 2014. His role involves overseeing the engineering aspects of the Gotland-class submarines, ensuring that design and operational requirements are met. With nearly a decade in this position, he contributes significantly to the development and maintenance of advanced naval technologies.
Experience with Swedish Armed Forces
Maths Witt has a long-standing association with the Swedish Armed Forces, where he has served in various capacities. He began his service as a Leut (E) RSwN in 1995 in Adelaide, Australia, and has held the same rank in the reserves since 2017 in Malmö, Sweden. His experience includes multiple stints with the Armed Forces, totaling over 11 months in 2002 and again in 2003.
Career at FMV
Witt worked at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in several roles from 1983 to 2001. His positions included Technical Officer and Principal Technical Officer for the PG Viking project. His tenure at FMV spanned nearly two decades, during which he contributed to various naval engineering projects and served as a Technical Consultant to Kockums AB.
Educational Background
Maths Witt has a comprehensive educational background in engineering and military studies. He earned a Master of Science in Naval Architecture from KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 1981 to 1986. Additionally, he completed various specialized courses, including Project Management at Kockums and a course on the Response of Marine Structures to Underwater Explosions at the Naval Postgraduate School in 1988.
Previous Roles at Saab Kockums AB
Before becoming the Chief Engineer for the Gotland Program, Maths Witt held several positions at Saab Kockums AB. He worked as a Senior Naval Engineer from 2001 to 2014 and served as Signature Manager for the Neptun II Project from 2002 to 2005. His extensive experience at Saab Kockums AB spans over 13 years, focusing on naval engineering and project management.