Advanced Systems Engineer, Lystrup

Terma Group; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible working hours

Pension and health care package

On-site massage

Social and professional events

Competence networking

Job summary

Terma Group seeks a Systems Engineer to help develop, design, and implement engineered systems from start to finish. You will work across the value chain and with customer sites, creating a strong technical overview and aligning customer needs with solutions.

You will bridge customer requirements with technical implementations, collaborating with software and test engineers in an international environment, while emphasising clear communication and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; decompose complex systems.
• Experience in system development within engineering contexts.
• Experience creating system specifications with software teams.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Good technical writing and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work across disciplines and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer situations and needs through written and verbal communication.
• Transform customer insights into viable technical solutions that meet requirements.
• Contribute to defining cross-domain survivability needs and support systems integration.
• Assist with service-oriented architectures and create models of system behavior.
• Collaborate with software developers and test engineers to verify solutions.
• Participate in tests to ensure successful system and project delivery, including on-site tests in Denmark or NATO countries.
• Engage in team alignment activities and share knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Systems thinking

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

MBSE

Python

Java

Job description

Would you like to contribute to cutting‑edge defense innovation and shaping the next generation of complex systems? Are you passionate about advanced technology, system‑level thinking, and working in a multidisciplinary, international environment?

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for a Systems Engineer to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our team

As our new Systems Engineer, you will help develop, design, and implement engineered systems from the initial start to the end. You will work with the entire value chain and maintain a technical overview, understanding our customer needs and integrating solutions at customer sites.

In your role as Systems Engineer, you will join an organization that values innovation, idea‑and knowledge‑sharing, collaborative teamwork, and diversity. We support and challenge each other, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to meaningful solutions.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

As a Systems Engineer, you will be involved in various stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring that our high‑tech solutions meet customer requirements and are delivered with the highest quality. You will play a pivotal role in bridging customer needs with technical solutions, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring the functionality and performance of our systems.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Understand customer situations and needs through written and verbal communication
• Transform customer insights into viable technical solutions that meet their requirements
• Contribute to defining cross‑domain survivability needs and support systems integration
• Assist with service‑oriented architectures and create models of system behavior
• Collaborate with software developers and test engineers to verify and validate solutions
• Participate in tests to ensure successful system and project delivery, including on‑site tests in Denmark or NATO countries
• Engage in team alignment activities and share knowledge and best practices with fellow systems engineers

Bring your world class expertise into play

We are seeking senior professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences. What unites all candidates is a strong foundation in systems engineering.

Furthermore, you are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement. Moreover, we are also looking for a new colleague who has:

• A degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Naval Architecture, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or another relevant field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to decompose complex system problems into smaller, manageable segments
• Experience in system development, preferably within systems engineering
• Experience developing systems in close cooperation with software development teams and producing system specifications
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Good technical writing and documentation skills
• Willingness to work across disciplines and adapt to evolving project needs

Preferred, but not required, skills and interests include:

• Exposure to systems modeling or architectural frameworks
• Experience in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Java, Python, MATLAB)
• Project management skills or experience

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment, manages stakeholders effectively, and takes ownership of progress and results. You are a proactive team player who values clear communication, structured thinking, and analytical problem‑solving. Your ability to navigate different levels of abstraction will be key to your success in this role.

We are an international company representing world‑class expertise, delivering complex and high‑tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world‑class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

Benefits at Terma

At Terma, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.

• International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world.
• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid for by Terma.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners.
• Well‑being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on‑site massage‑offer at our locations in Denmark.
• Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arranges a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together
• Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.

To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

Security clearance

Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk‑evaluation. This entails among other issues:

• That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad.
• That you have not committed serious criminal offences.

Terma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high‑tech company developing products and systems for defense and non‑defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self‑protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. TERMA | Allies in innovation

Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e‑mail: [e-mail]