Intern, Software Engineer, Self Protection Air, Lystrup

Are you studying Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, and are you excited to put your skills into practice? Here is your chance to gain hands-on experience and kickstart your career by joining our Self Protection Air team. Come and be part of our journey!

We are 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. Therefore, we are looking for an Intern to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose - securing people through advanced technology.

Join us: Spring 2027

Your role as part of the team

As an Intern in Self Protection Air, you will gain hands-on experience by working on a variety of tasks, allowing you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You will support the team in developing and maintaining software primarily written in C++, participate in task planning and management, and collaborate closely with experienced engineers in a small development team. Through your work, you will gain insight into how professional development teams operate and how complex systems are designed, implemented, and tested. You will also experience the thrill of writing code that supports or is even deployed to real aircraft for real-world applications, while growing professionally alongside other passionate interns and students as part of our talent pipeline.

In our team, we take pride in developing both people and technology. You will be part of a professional environment that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual support. We care about the work we do and the people behind it.

Technical skills matter, but your mindset matters even more. If you enjoy learning, are eager to develop your skills, and approach new challenges with curiosity and a positive attitude, you could be a great addition to our team. You are organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

In this role, you will contribute to a range of tasks across your area of responsibility. Your key responsibilities include:

• • Contribute to software development for mission-critical embedded systems
  • Support the team in developing and maintaining software primarily in C++
  • Participate in task planning and task management within the Self Protection team
  • Contribute to ongoing development projects and technical problem-solving

Bring your expertise into play

We welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to a high-tech company and making an impact. Candidates may be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field of study.

Moreover, we are also looking for a new colleague with the following qualifications:

• • An interest in software development, especially within embedded systems
  • Able to communicate clearly in English
  • Organized and efficient in handling tasks and work processes
  • Detail-oriented with a structured approach to work
  • Analytical and critical-thinking mindset

Most importantly, we believe diverse experiences add value to our team and organization. Therefore, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the above requirements.

As we are an international organization, it is important that you are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level.

Let’s secure people through advanced technology

We believe that different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. We are committed to creating a more diverse and balanced workplace that reflects the talent and perspectives around us. By creating an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to contribute, grow, and succeed, we aim to broaden our talent pool and strengthen our teams for the future. We want everyone to feel welcome, valued, and confident in pursuing their ambitions at Terma.

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience great people, challenging tasks, and opportunities to make an impact on your daily work. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and open knowledge sharing, supporting your development along the way. Learning is part of everyday work, supported by colleagues at all stages of their careers - from students just starting out, to colleagues who have been part of Terma for decades.

We are all Terma - diverse in skills and equal in value. That is why we encourage all individuals to apply and are committed to ensuring that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed and feel respected and valued within our organization. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.

To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. 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.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: [email protected]

Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk-evaluation. This entails among other issues:

• • That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, meaning less than 6 months, and
  • That you have not committed serious criminal offences