Lead Systems Engineer, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Lystrup

Terma Group; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Well-being Perks

Social and Professional Events

Job summary

Terma Group in Denmark seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the development of Critical Infrastructure Protection solutions. You will act as the technical lead across the full system lifecycle, from scoping and requirements to testing, validation, and customer acceptance.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers in R&D, mentor peers, shape proposals and estimates, and engage stakeholders while balancing technical ambition with practical delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems/Software/Electronics Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience with multidisciplinary systems engineering and complex solutions.
• Familiarity with V-model development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of sensor technologies and system integration (sensor fusion, CV, signal processing).
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead and primary customer interface across Critical Infrastructure Protection projects.
• Translate operational needs into system requirements and engineering plans.
• Drive system design, integration, verification and validation across disciplines.
• Coordinate stakeholders and maintain traceability throughout development lifecycles.
• Lead system-level testing and support product evolution with PM and engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals, project estimates and decisions.

Skills

Multidisciplinary systems engineering

V-model development lifecycle

Sensor technologies

System integration

Sensor fusion

Computer vision

Signal processing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Would you like to make a difference by shaping advanced protection systems that help safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance national and global security? In this role, you will act as the key technical authority across complex, multidisciplinary projects and help deliver real-world solutions that matter. Come and join us!

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

Your role as part of the team

As our new Lead Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in the development and delivery of Critical Infrastructure Protection solutions, acting as the technical lead throughout the full system lifecycle. From early project scoping and requirements definition to testing, validation, and customer acceptance, you will help ensure that solutions are technically sound, integrated, and aligned with operational needs.

You will become part of our Projects & Solutions department within R&D and work closely with software, hardware, mechanical, and systems engineering specialists. The team values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous development, creating an environment where people and technology grow together. We care about the work we do and the people behind it.

Technical expertise is important, but your mindset matters just as much. If you are analytical, curious, collaborative, and able to balance technical ambition with practical delivery, you could be a great addition to our team.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

• Acting as the technical lead and primary customer interface for technical matters across Critical Infrastructure Protection projects
• Translating operational needs into system requirements, solution designs, and engineering plans
• Driving system design, integration, verification, and validation activities across multiple engineering disciplines
• Coordinating stakeholders, ensuring technical alignment, and maintaining traceability throughout the development lifecycle
• Leading system-level testing activities and supporting the continued evolution of products together with Product Management and engineering teams
• Mentoring and supporting engineering colleagues while contributing to proposals, project estimates, and technical decision-making.

Bring your expertise into play

• A degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary systems engineering and complex integrated solutions
• Experience collaborating closely with software development teams and working throughout the V-model development lifecycle
• Knowledge of sensor technologies, system integration, and preferably areas such as sensor fusion, computer vision, or signal processing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

It is an advantage, but not a requirement, if you have experience from airports, offshore environments, wind turbine installations, power plants, or other critical infrastructure domains. Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments, including holding an active security clearance, is also considered a plus.

Most importantly, we believe diverse experiences add value to our team and organization. Therefore, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the above requirements.

As we are an international organization, it is important that you are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level.

Let’s secure people through advanced technology

We believe different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. We are committed to creating a more diverse and balanced workplace that reflects the talent and perspectives around us. By creating an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to contribute, grow, and succeed, we aim to broaden our talent pool and strengthen our teams for the future. We want everyone to feel welcome, valued, and confident in pursuing their ambitions at Terma.

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience great people, challenging tasks, and the opportunity to make an impact. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, where learning is embedded in everyday work and supported by colleagues across all career stages.

Benefits

• International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world.
• Flexible Working Hours: The option to work from home up to two days per week.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package and paid internet connection at home. 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.

Career Paths

Opportunities to grow your career in a direction that suits you, whether you prefer a specialist path or a leadership role.

We are all Terma - diverse in skills and equal in value. That is why we encourage all individuals to apply and are committed to ensuring that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed and feel respected and valued within our organization. To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

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

Security Clearance

• That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, meaning less than 6 months, and
• That you have not committed serious criminal offences