Ulf Sandberg Hjorth
About Ulf Sandberg Hjorth
Ulf Sandberg Hjorth serves as a Senior Systems Engineer for Escape & Oxygen Systems on the JAS 39 Gripen at Saab, where he has worked since 2017. His extensive career at Saab spans several roles and over three decades, beginning as a student in 1986.
Work at Saab
Ulf Sandberg Hjorth has worked at Saab for several decades, holding various positions related to aircraft systems. He currently serves as a Senior Systems Engineer for Escape & Oxygen Systems on the JAS 39 Gripen since 2017. Prior to this role, he was a Systems Engineer for the same systems from 2014 to 2017. His career at Saab began as a Student in 1986, followed by positions as an Aircraft Electrician for the SAAB Draken and an Aircraft Mechanic for the SK 60/SAAB 105. He also worked as an Aircraft Engineer for the JAS 39 Gripen from 1996 to 2014 and held the role of Aircraft Mechanic for the JAS 39 Gripen from 1990 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Ulf Sandberg Hjorth's educational background includes studies at several institutions. He attended Hällaskolan Borensberg from 1981 to 1985. He then studied at Saab Industrigymnasiet, where he focused on aircraft electrical systems, achieving his qualification in 1987. He furthered his education at Platenskolan Motala, studying El - Teleteknisk, Kontorsmaskin reparatör from 1985 to 1986. Additionally, he completed a program in Flygtekniker JAS 39 Gripen at Mälardalens högskola in 1995. This diverse educational foundation supports his extensive career in aircraft engineering.
Background
Ulf Sandberg Hjorth has a long-standing connection to the aerospace industry, particularly through his work at Saab in Linköping, Sweden. His career spans multiple roles, beginning with hands-on experience as an Aircraft Electrician and progressing to senior engineering positions. His foundational education in technical fields has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in various engineering roles within the company. His work has primarily focused on the JAS 39 Gripen, a key aircraft in Saab's portfolio.
Career Progression
Ulf Sandberg Hjorth's career at Saab reflects a steady progression through various technical roles. He transitioned from an Aircraft Electrician in 1987 to an Aircraft Mechanic for the JAS 39 Gripen by 1990. Over the years, he advanced to positions such as Aircraft Engineer and Systems Engineer, accumulating a wealth of experience in aircraft systems. His current role as Senior Systems Engineer since 2017 marks a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in the aerospace sector, primarily focused on the JAS 39 Gripen.