Systems Engineer | Defence & Aerospace

Etteplan; Herlev Kommune; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Etteplan in Denmark seeks a Systems Engineer to join a skilled team delivering mission-critical systems for defence and aerospace. You will bridge customer requirements with technical implementation across the full lifecycle, collaborating with architects, software and hardware engineers and customers.

You will manage requirements, interfaces, and analyses for performance, availability and reliability, while contributing to design decisions, reviews, risk management, and ensuring traceability

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a technical discipline (Physics, Aerospace, Software, Electrical, Systems).
• 3–7 years of experience in complex system environments, preferably defence/aerospace.
• Strong experience in requirements engineering and management.
• Experience with software development lifecycles, interfaces and system integration.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured, analytical mindset with focus on traceability, quality and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency in English and Danish, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Involves full systems engineering lifecycle from requirements to verification/validation.
• Translate operational needs into technical solutions and manage system requirements.
• Define interfaces and support system-level analyses on performance, availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with architects, software and hardware engineers and customers.
• Participate in customer interactions, reviews, planning and risk management.
• Influence system design decisions and contribute to delivery of mission-critical solutions.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems thinking

Stakeholder communication

English & Danish

Education

MSc in Physics/Aerospace/Software/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Job description

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges and transforming customer needs into robust, scalable system solutions?

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering organization developing advanced mission-critical systems within the defence and aerospace domain. In this role, you will act as the bridge between customer requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that complex systems are structured, traceable, and aligned throughout the entire development lifecycle.

Working closely with architects, software developers, hardware engineers, and customers, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of sophisticated solutions in an environment where quality, reliability, and innovation are key.

About The Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will be involved in the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture to verification and validation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into technical solutions, manage system requirements, define interfaces, and support system-level analyses related to performance, availability, and reliability.

Working with cutting-edge technology in the defence and aerospace domain, you will contribute to systems that support critical capabilities and real-world missions. You will work alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative and knowledge-driven environment where engineering excellence is highly valued, and where your expertise will have a direct impact on technically complex and meaningful projects.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to balance technical detail with a broader systems perspective. You will also participate in customer interactions, technical reviews, project planning activities, and risk management, helping ensure successful project execution from concept through deployment. Throughout the development process, you will have the opportunity to influence system design decisions and contribute to the successful delivery of advanced mission-critical solutions.

Requirements

• An MSc degree, or equivalent, in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• 3-7 years of experience working in complex system environments, ideally within defence, aerospace, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong experience in requirements engineering and requirement management.
• Experience working closely with software development teams and a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, interfaces, and system integration.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A structured and analytical mindset with a strong focus on traceability, quality, and risk mitigation throughout the system lifecycle.
• Professional working proficiency in English & Danish, both written and spoken.

Experience in any of the following areas will be considered a strong asset:

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• DOORS, JIRA, or similar engineering tools
• Defence, aerospace, security, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries
• Real-time, embedded, or distributed systems
• INCOSE methodologies and ISO 15288

About Etteplan

At Etteplan, you'll get the best of both worlds: the security and benefits of a permanent position combined with the opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging assignments for leading technology companies.

We are a people-first consultancy that values expertise, curiosity, and long-term development. Through exciting projects, a strong professional network, and a collaborative culture, we help our consultants grow while contributing to solutions that shape the future of technology, defence, and industry.

Security Clearance

Please note that a security clearance process will be required as part of the employment process.