Sven Larsson
About Sven Larsson
Sven Larsson serves as the Technical Director at Saab Brasil, where he has been the Head of Operations at the Gripen Flight Test Center since 2022. With a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in the defense industry, he has held various engineering and management roles at Saab AB and Ericsson Microwave Systems.
Work at Saab
Sven Larsson serves as the Technical Director at Saab since 2018. In this role, he oversees various technical operations and initiatives within the company. He is also the Head of Operations at the Gripen Flight Test Center in Saab Brasil, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to these roles, he worked at Saab AB as the Chief Engineer for Airborne Surveillance Solutions from 2010 to 2014, where he contributed to the development and integration of airborne systems.
Education and Expertise
Sven Larsson holds an MBA in Aerospace Business from TBS Education, which he completed in 2007. He also earned a Master of Science in Electronic Engineering (MScEE) from Chalmers University of Technology, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, he attended the Swedish Airforce Academy, completing a higher course and achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in aerospace and engineering.
Background
Sven Larsson has a diverse professional background in the aerospace and defense sectors. Before joining Saab, he worked at Ericsson Microwave Systems as the Aircraft Integration Manager from 1999 to 2006, where he managed integration processes for various aircraft systems. His career at Saab began in 2010, and he has held multiple significant positions that leverage his technical and managerial skills.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sven Larsson has held key positions that reflect his expertise in aerospace engineering and operations management. His leadership at the Gripen Flight Test Center at Saab Brasil highlights his role in advancing flight testing operations. His previous experience as Chief Engineer at Saab AB and Aircraft Integration Manager at Ericsson Microwave Systems underscores his contributions to airborne systems and integration projects.