Embedded Software Engineer, Space Sensors, Søborg

Terma Group; Søborg, København; Hybrid; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Well-being Perks

Social and Professional Events

Competence networking

Job summary

Terma Group is seeking a software engineer to develop embedded GNSS solutions. You will turn advanced algorithms into robust, real-time software and work closely with software, platform and FPGA teams to deliver reliable products.

You will join a diverse team of experts in an international setting, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous learning, and high‑impact defense/aerospace technologies. English fluency is required; Danish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of hands-on embedded software development experience.
• Proficient in C and/or C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux and unit testing practices.
• Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrency.
• Familiarity with signal processing concepts and GNSS/ SDR domains.
• Experience with safety-critical SW development and standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for GNSS solutions.
• Collaborate with platform architect and SDR/FPGA teams.
• Implement and test new software features and functionality.
• Support integration, debugging and optimization of the solution.
• Translate complex requirements into reliable software.
• Participate in technical discussions and drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate across diverse technical disciplines.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Unit testing

Multithreading

Real-time systems

Signal processing basics

GNSS/SDR/FPGA knowledge

Tools

GNU Radio

RFNoC/UHD

Job description

Would you like to work with advanced technology and help develop embedded solutions at the heart of our GNSS systems? In this role, you will combine your software expertise with complex problem-solving and work closely with skilled colleagues across different technical disciplines. Come and join us! 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 software 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 software engineer, you will play a key role in developing our embedded GNSS solution and turning advanced algorithms into robust, real-time software. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, testing and improving embedded software solutions in close collaboration with colleagues across software, platform and FPGA development. You will take an active part in solving complex development challenges and help ensure that our solutions are reliable, efficient and ready for integration into the wider system.

You will join a team of 10 colleagues and two student workers, each bringing different technical perspectives and areas of expertise. We work closely together, share knowledge openly and value an informal atmosphere where collaboration and helping each other are a natural part of the day-to-day work.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

• Develop and maintain embedded software for GNSS solutions
• Work closely with the platform architect and SDR/FPGA development team
• Implement and test new software features and functionality
• Contribute to integration, debugging and optimization of the solution
• Translate complex requirements and algorithms into reliable software
• Take part in technical discussions and contribute to continuous improvements
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across different technical disciplines

Bring your world class expertise into play

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 with the following qualifications:

• You bring around 5 years of hands‑on experience with embedded software development
• You are comfortable programming in C and/or C++
• You have experience working with embedded Linux
• You are familiar with unit testing as part of the development process
• You have a good understanding of multithreading, concurrency and real‑time systems
• You are comfortable working with mathematical concepts related to signal processing and frequency‑domain analysis
• Experience with SDR, phased‑array systems, GNU Radio, GNSS, RFNoC or UHD would be an advantage
• Experience with mission‑critical SW development/assurance standards and associated safety classifications such as ECSS‑E‑ST‑40, RTCA DO-178C, EUROCAE ED-12C, ISO 26262-6, AQAP-2210, EN 50716, IEC 62304 or similar is considered an advantage

As a person, you are analytical and persistent, with a natural interest in understanding how complex systems work. You are comfortable diving into challenging problems, staying focused when solutions are not obvious and working systematically to find the right approach.

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.

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com. Applications will be processed continuously.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

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

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, and
• 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