Senior QA Engineer, Defence
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 31, 2026.
Senior QA Engineer, Defence
Do you like testing complex systems and working closely with developers? We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our Product Extension Team in Copenhagen. You will bring senior test expertise to a small team that builds integrations and extensions for Systematic's defence products, with real influence on how we test and improve.
The job
As the team's senior tester, you will be its quality advocate, driving how we test and improve across the full development lifecycle. You will combine hands-on test execution with real influence over our testing tools, methods and processes.
In short, you can look forward to:
- Planning, estimating and executing test activities, and contributing to test estimates in project planning
- Driving quality across the development lifecycle through risk-based test design
- Developing and maintaining system-level automated tests that support feature testing
- Challenging developers and projects on where automation makes the most sense, including weak points in developer-driven tests
- Improving our test tools, methods and processes
You should expect occasional travel of around five to ten days a year, mostly within Europe. Some onsite hardware testing may also be required, depending on integration needs.
Joining the team
You will be part of the Product Extension Team in Defence Services, around seven developers, test engineers and architects. The team delivers software and hardware integrations such as sensor interfaces, radio drivers and interoperability solutions with external systems, so our customers get functionality tailored to their needs without compromising on quality or maintainability. As the team's senior tester, you will work closely with developers, architects, project management, external system providers and customer representatives, and share your knowledge by mentoring our junior test engineer and running workshops.
Your qualifications
To succeed in this role, you bring solid experience in software and/or systems testing, along with:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Technology or similar
- Experience with test management and test design methods
- The ability to drive the implementation of test frameworks and tools, and to review and adapt existing automated test setups
- Familiarity with integrations, APIs, protocols and hardware validation setups
- Experience with tools like JUnit, Cucumber, Playwright, Jira, Xray, Karma and TeamCity, or similar
- Fluent English; Danish is a nice-to-have
ISTQB Foundation certification, or similar, is an advantage but not a requirement.
Alongside this, we value:
- A proactive and independent approach, with strong analytical skills and a risk-based mindset
- An ability to build relationships and work across teams and projects
- Curiosity about customer needs and how the system is actually used
- A willingness to share information openly and help others learn
Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.
Welcome to Systematic Copenhagen
When you join us in Copenhagen, you're not just getting a desk at one of the city's best locations-you are stepping into a workplace where community matters. Our Employees Club keeps things lively with monthly social events, and our office catering makes sure you are always well taken care of. Whether you are into casual games or just good company, you will find both at our foosball table or during our relaxed Friday bar gatherings.
Never stop developing
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.
Start your development here
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on tel. +45 8943 2000 and ask for Andreas Markussen, Senior Manager.
Get in touch
Tobias Falck Jensen
Talent Acquisition Partner