Systems Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance, Lystrup & Søborg

Terma is 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. In space, we are engaged in reaching new frontiers and enabling people on our planet to deal with new and upcoming challenges.
Therefore, we are currently looking for a Systems Engineer to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Team and Role
As the new Systems Engineer, you will be part of the Product Safety and Compliance Engineering team and oversee the safety and regulatory compliance of our products from design through deployment, ensuring they meet rigorous industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, a robust and resilient mindset, and a natural sense of integrity. In this role, your meticulous, well-structured approach to problem-solving will help drive successful outcomes across our projects.

Key responsibilities
The Key Responsibilities include:

• Safety & Compliance Management: Lead safety evaluations and ensure all products comply with relevant industry standards, military specifications, and international regulations
• Methodical Risk Analysis: Conduct detailed, systematic risk assessments (FMEA, FTA, etc.) and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety risks at each project stage
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce and maintain comprehensive compliance documentation, safety analysis reports, and certification materials that meet regulatory expectations
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing—to embed safety and compliance into every phase of the product lifecycle
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on industry regulations and safety standards to anticipate and address changes that may impact compliance. Participate in cooperation with customers, regulators, and industry

Qualifications
Key qualifications include:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in product safety and compliance within naval, aerospace, or similar high-stakes industries (e.g., medical, chemical)
• Technical Competence: Deep knowledge of safety analysis methods and regulatory standards specific to the naval and aerospace sectors or similar high-stakes industries
• Structured Approach: Demonstrated ability to apply a structured, methodical approach to safety and compliance processes
• Mindset & Integrity: Resilient, with a robust approach to ensuring safety in every detail, backed by natural science and ethical decision-making
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong written communication skills in English are essential, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail in both analysis and documentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability

Required education/degree:

• A Bachelor’s degree within Engineering - Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field of study. Extensive knowledge within areas related to safety and compliance or relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DO-160) are a strong advantage.

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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.
Development Opportunities: Benefit from a personalized development plan, access to our e-learning program, and specific career courses.
International Environment: Explore career opportunities with colleagues around the world.
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexible and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid 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
Social and Professional Events: Participate in various events including sports and talks, and join our book club, bicycle club, student network, wine club, motorcycle club, and more.
Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization
Convenient Locations: You can work from any of our locations in Lystrup, Søborg or Grenaa, if your tasks permit

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We encourage all individuals to apply for our job openings, as we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to these DEIB principles means we value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of each team member. We strive to ensure that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed, feels respected and valued, and experiences a strong sense of belonging within our organization.
We encourage you to leave out photo, age, and name.

We do not expect you to write an application, but please send us a motivated resume. 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.

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Any unanswered questions?
Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on this e-mail: [email protected] in case of any further questions regarding this position.

Bear in mind that candidates for this position must be able to obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service. This entails that candidate, as a minimum, have stayed within NATO/EU for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad.
The Denmark based high-tech Terma Group develops 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

The high-tech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, Terma has subsidiaries and operations across Europe, in the Middle East, in Asia Pacific as well as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Terma Inc., with offices in Washington D.C., Georgia and Texas.

Application deadline:
Ongoing