Systems Engineering Team Lead
Lead a multidisciplinary naval C2 team to design, integrate and verify combat systems; mentor engineers, drive secure, on-time delivery to NATO standards.
We are establishing a high-performing engineering team to support in the development and integration of next-generation Naval Command & Control (C2) systems for Navy vessels.
The Team Lead will be key participant in building and leading a multidisciplinary systems engineering and software integration team, delivering system development, integration and verification activities in close cooperation with the customers’ sensor and platform experts.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Delivery
Build and lead a team of architects, system engineers and software engineers
Ensure high technical quality and on-time delivery
Act as primary technical interface toward the customer
Drive planning, backlog prioritization and agile execution
Ensure documentation, traceability and configuration control
Systems Engineering & Integration
Lead system design and integration of:
Combat Management Systems (CMS)
Sensor integration (radar, EO/IR, tracking systems)
Communications systems
External tactical data links (e.g. Link-16 or equivalent)
Manage requirements decomposition from system to subsystem level
Support integration testing onboard naval platforms
Ensure compliance with military and naval standards
Technical Governance
Establish engineering processes aligned with:
ISO 15288/INCOSE systems engineering principles
Configuration management best practices
Secure software development lifecycle
Drive technical risk management
Ensure cybersecurity and information assurance awareness
Education and experience:
You have a relevant MSc or BSc related to Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical Engineering, Naval Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8 years of experience in defense systems engineering and integration is mandatory. More so:
Proven experience leading engineering teams
Experience with:
Command & Control systems
System-of-systems integration
Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS or equivalent)
Java based software systems
Modular architecture
Simulation environments for testing
We prioritise experience with:
Naval combat systems and sensor fusion systems
NATO interoperability standards
Cyber security in defense systems
Most likely, you have a Danish NATO HEM Security Clearance today or you are eligible to obtain one asap.
This position is a team leadership role, and it is a strategic enabler. The team will become a long-term integration partner within the customers naval programs, supporting Defence vessels with scalable, secure and future-proof C2 capabilities.
- Afdeling
- Akkodis Denmark Digital Engineering
- Role
- System Engineer
- Locations
- Copenhagen
About Akkodis Denmark Digital Engineering
We deliver advanced digital engineering services to industries such as defense, aerospace, medical, audio, and energy. Our expertise includes embedded systems, software development, hardware design, project management, and test management. By leveraging artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, we create secure, connected solutions for complex challenges and sustainable growth.