Rikard Nilsson
About Rikard Nilsson
Rikard Nilsson is a Systems Engineer at Saab Surveillance, with a background in the Swedish Armed Forces and various roles in systems engineering and IT administration. He has accumulated extensive experience in communication and surveillance systems over his career, which includes significant time spent in both Sweden and international assignments.
Work at Saab
Rikard Nilsson currently holds the position of Systems Engineer at Saab Surveillance, a role he has occupied since 2019. His work focuses on systems engineering within the surveillance sector, contributing to the development and maintenance of advanced systems. Prior to this position, he worked at Saab as a Serviceingenjör in the Test Group for Communication & Surveillance from 2017 to 2019. His experience at Saab spans multiple years, emphasizing his expertise in systems engineering and communication technologies.
Previous Experience in the Swedish Armed Forces
Rikard Nilsson has extensive experience with the Swedish Armed Forces. He served as an IT System Administrator from 2013 to 2014 in Afghanistan, where he managed IT systems in a challenging environment. Earlier, he worked as an IT System Technician and IT System Engineer from 2011 to 2018 in Ronneby, focusing on system administration and technical support. Additionally, he was a Signalmekaniker with KFOR from 2008 to 2009 in Kosovo, where he handled communication systems.
Education and Expertise
Rikard Nilsson studied at Ledningsskolan in Enköping, where he specialized in Ledningssystem Luft. He completed his studies in 2012, achieving the Specialistofficersexamen. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in systems management and leadership within military contexts. His training has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in systems engineering and technical support.
Early Career in the Swedish Air Force
Rikard Nilsson began his career in the Swedish Air Force, where he worked as a System Technician for Power Supply from 2011 for 11 months in Sicily, Italy. This role involved overseeing power supply systems, contributing to his technical expertise in military operations. His early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in systems engineering and IT management.