Lead UAV Systems Engineer

Thunderstrike Aviation, Inc.; Odense; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunderstrike Aviation, Inc. in Odense, Denmark, is seeking a Project Engineer to own and deliver complex UAV engineering programs from concept to testing. You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering to drive integration, verification and delivery.

This hands-on role emphasizes planning, risk management, supplier coordination and cross-functional collaboration. You will shape engineering practices as the company scales, enabling rapid development and robust

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering, product development, systems integration or technical project delivery.
• Engineering background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or mechatronics.
• Experience developing or integrating complex hardware and software products.
• Experience taking responsibility for technical deliverables and coordinating suppliers.
• Working knowledge of requirements management, configuration control, V-model development and V&V.
• Experience using Microsoft Project to manage engineering activities, dependencies and milestones.
• Strong English communication to drive technical decisions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined engineering work packages from requirements through development, integration and delivery.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications, interfaces and actionable tasks with systems engineering.
• Contribute to technical reviews and analyses balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability and delivery constraints.
• Plan and execute prototype, integration and acceptance testing; investigate failures and follow corrective actions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications and test records, aligned with configurations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to progress work and meet milestones.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Thunderstrike Aviation, Inc. in Odense, Denmark, is seeking a Project Engineer to own and deliver complex UAV engineering programs from concept to testing. You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering to drive integration, verification and delivery.

This hands-on role emphasizes planning, risk management, supplier coordination and cross-functional collaboration. You will shape engineering practices as the company scales, enabling rapid development and robust