Torbjörn Löfgren
About Torbjörn Löfgren
Torbjörn Löfgren is a Systems Engineer at Saab AB with over 24 years of experience, specializing in system architectural design and signal processing for radar, missiles, and avionics. He holds a PhD in Plasma Physics and has a strong background in coordinating complex systems for electronic warfare.
Work at Saab
Torbjörn Löfgren has been employed at Saab AB as a Systems Engineer since 2000. In this role, he has contributed to the design and coordination of complex systems, particularly in the fields of electronic warfare. His responsibilities include acting as the Technical Design Authority for Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT). He plays a significant role in product lifecycle coordination across multiple projects, ensuring that systems meet operational requirements and customer needs.
Education and Expertise
Torbjörn Löfgren holds a PhD in Plasma Physics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also achieved a Licentiate of Engineering from the same institution between 1995 and 1997. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University, completed from 1989 to 1993, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from 1991 to 1996. His expertise encompasses system architectural design, requirement analysis, and signal processing, especially in radar, missiles, and avionics.
Background
Before joining Saab, Torbjörn Löfgren worked as a Research Engineer and PhD student at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm from 1995 to 1999. He also served in the Swedish Army, graduating as a Second Lieutenant after completing his military service from 1994 to 1995. His early education includes studies at Fyrisskolan from 1986 to 1989, which laid the foundation for his subsequent academic pursuits.
Achievements
Torbjörn Löfgren has been involved in the design and coordination of complex systems for electronic warfare, managing budgets that range from 50 million SEK to several billion SEK. His work involves systems that operate across a frequency range of 100MHz to 40 GHz, applicable in airborne, naval, and ground-based environments. He utilizes advanced statistical methods, including Bayesian techniques and self-learning systems, to enhance system performance and reliability.
Role in Stakeholder Engagement
In his current position, Torbjörn Löfgren acts as a 'User group driver,' facilitating interactions between external stakeholders and the internal organization. His role is crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting the sales process. He leverages his technical expertise to bridge communication gaps, aligning stakeholder expectations with the capabilities of the systems developed at Saab.