BUILD SOFTWARE THAT TURNS INFORMATION INTO DECISIONS

Every day, international companies, authorities and organizations publish large amounts of information in the form of reports, press releases, technical descriptions and product news.

Therefore we are looking for two students , who would like to help develop the next generation of digital analytics and decision-support tools.

You will become part of Digital Innovation Team – a small development team where software development, AI and data visualization go hand in hand, and where your ideas can quickly become solutions used in practice.

About us

The Defence Drone Centre is a joint-service unit under the Special Operations Command. The Drone Centre aims, among other things, to conduct experience gathering, development and training and thereby bring drone technology into all domains of the Defence. The centre should also ensure a strengthened dialogue with industry, civilian educational institutions and international partners.

About the position

As part of the Digital Innovation Team you will develop software that helps users translate large amounts of information into usable knowledge.

You will among other things be involved in developing solutions that can

• monitor websites, APIs and other data sources automatically
• collect and structure information from many different sources
• apply AI to translate long reports and news into short, actionable decision briefs
• develop dashboards, interactive maps and visualizations that give users a quick overview
• automate analysis and reporting tasks
• develop and test new digital prototypes that automatically collect, analyze and visualize information, in close collaboration with users

We are not looking for two identical profiles. Your tasks will be tailored to your competencies and interests, and we expect that as a team you complement each other. Perhaps you are most interested in software development, data visualization or AI – the most important thing is that you want to build solutions that are used.

About you

We imagine that you

• are studying at either bachelor or master's level
• are studying for example Artificial Intelligence, Software Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, game development and learning technology or another relevant education
• can program and are keen to develop your skills
• are curious, take initiative and motivated by solving complex problems
• thrive in collaboration and want to translate ideas into concrete solutions

You do not need to know it all from day one. The most important is that you want to learn and be part of developing digital products that create value.

As part of the recruitment process, selected candidates will be invited to solve a small practical case. Here you will have the opportunity to show how you translate a problem statement into a digital solution – for example through data collection, AI, visualization or a simple dashboard.

We offer

At the Defence Drone Centre you will be part of a development environment where you have the opportunity to work with modern software development, AI and data visualization in practice.

We offer, among other things

• great freedom and responsibility from day one
• opportunity to develop products with real applications
• dialogue with specialists in software development, AI, data analysis and drone technology
• flexible working hours of around 10 hours per week
• opportunity to combine working at the Defence Drone Centre with remote work when tasks permit
• a strong professional environment where ideas can quickly be transformed into prototypes and finished solutions

You gain practical experience in developing digital analysis tools, dashboards, automation and AI-enabled solutions – experience that gives you a strong foundation for a future career in both the Defence and the civilian tech sector.

Employment terms

As a bachelor student, the employment is governed by the currently applicable Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organizations – The State Sector (OAO-S collective agreement) and the collective agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT employees (HK collective agreement).

Your employment as a student assistant under the HK agreement is conditional on you being actively enrolled as a student and able to document that you are enrolled at a higher education institution or at a medium-length higher education program (MVU) at a university college or similar institution. The employment is limited to until the end of your bachelor degree under the HK agreement.

As a master's student the employment is governed by the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (Academics’ Collective Agreement). The employment is limited.

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility for negotiating supplements.

There is an employer-funded pension scheme attached to the position.

The workplace is in Odense.

As an employee under the Ministry of Defence, you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be able to obtain security clearance and maintain the clearance throughout the employment.

As an employee you are obliged to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with the aim of participating in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peace enforcement, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Peter Petersen [email protected].

If you have questions about salary or terms of employment, you can contact the Personnel Command, HR Consultant Madeleine Moltke Kæmsgaard at phone 4031 1094.

The application deadline is October 28. Interviews are expected to be held on a rolling basis. The final start date is by agreement.

We would ask you to apply for the position via the link. If it is not possible to scan and attach relevant documents, you may bring them to any potential interview.

The Defence Ministry’s group is a diverse workplace, and we would like to reflect the surrounding society. We therefore encourage all interested regardless of personal background to apply, because we believe that diversity strengthens task solving through dynamism and rethinking.

The Defence Drone Centre has close cooperation with Odense Municipality regarding relocation support. Based on your needs and wishes, we tailor the support regarding partner jobs, school and housing, etc., if you choose to move to Odense.

About SOKOM

The Special Operations Command is part of the Defence Command and includes a command staff, the Frogman Corps, the Jæger Corps, the Defence Drone Centre and the Sirius Patrol.

The Special Operations Command’s mission is characterized by unexpected and innovative method choices, close partnerships, surprising use of force and contributes to protecting and promoting Denmark's interests, national security and citizens’ safety.

The Special Operations Command is responsible for force generation and force deployment of special operations force contributions to operational deployments and readiness. Including the establishment of a Danish core contribution to NATO Composite Special Operations Component Command, which shall be able to deploy special forces in international operations and operate at an operational level.

The joint and close cooperation across the armed forces’ capabilities is a central element of the Special Operations Command's motto: ”Strength Through Joint Effort”.