Do you want to help build and develop the Danish Defence's drone capacity?

Drones change the modern battlefield at a pace rarely seen before. In the Unmanned Aircraft Systems business area, we are responsible for ensuring the Defence always has the right and most relevant drones – from small handheld systems to larger tactical surveillance drones.

We are expanding our capacity and now seek three new colleagues who, as experts in AI, algorithms and software, will help drive the development of the Defence's drone capabilities forward. You will become part of a strong professional environment where technology, operational understanding and international cooperation go hand in hand.

About us

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems business area buys, implements, updates and operates drones for the entire Defence. We work closely with users, industry and international partners in NATO, NORDEFCO and EDA. Development is fast, and you will have the opportunity to shape one of the most significant technological transformations in Danish defence. The development also means that our own organization evolves together with both the technology and the size of our task portfolio.

With us you become part of one of our two drone sections Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing, where we work at the intersection of technology, operational needs and procurement processes. We are a growing section, and you will get both responsibility, influence and good opportunities for professional development. We are a section that places a high value on well-being, development and that it should be fun to go to work.

Travel activity is to be expected – both to suppliers, industry fairs, international collaborations and visits to Defence units.

About the positions

We have a very strong hold on mechanics, electronics and system design. Therefore we now seek three new colleagues who will be our experts in the software part of our drone systems. The three positions share a single focus on AI, algorithms and software, even though they are placed in each of their sections.

To succeed in the role you must be ready to participate in testing and validation of drone systems and the autonomous functions they come with. This means you must be able to understand the suppliers' coding and validate whether the systems deliver what they should. Whether the function is an image recognition algorithm, an autonomous navigation system or some other software element.

About you

We imagine that you

• Have a relevant technical education at bachelor or master's level – e.g., computer engineer, computer science, advanced computer science, software design or similar.
• Are curious, collaborative and thrive in dialogue with soldiers, technicians, academics and suppliers
• Are eager to learn new things and dive into technical details
• May be newly graduated – motivation, professional interest and a can-do attitude are highly valued

Employment terms

The employment is in accordance with the currently applicable agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (Academic Agreement). Depending on your qualifications and competences, there is potential for negotiation of supplementary pay. There is an employer-financed pension scheme attached to the position.

The workplace is in Ballerup.

As an employee under the Defence Ministry's area you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be security cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the entire employment.

You as an employee have a duty to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peace-enforcing, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to hear more about the position, you are welcome to contact Mathilde Thulstrup at phone 2487 4573 or Hans Jacob Nyvold Andersen at phone 3058 3107.

If you have questions about salary and employment conditions you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR Consultant Stinne Strøjr Hansen at phone 2023 9031.

The application deadline is 20 November 2026. We expect to hold employment interviews in week 48 and/or 49.

You apply for the position via the link and please attach your application, CV and copies of educational certificates or journeyman's certificate. Please note attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Defence Ministry's organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About the Defence Ministry's Materiel and Procurement Agency

The Defence Ministry's Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) is an agency under the Defence Ministry.

FMI is responsible for the overall defence and emergency materiel, IT and cyber security. It is us who procure, operate and dispose of materiel and IT for both the Army, Navy, Air Force, Arctic Command, Special Operations Command, the Home Guard, the Danish Emergency Management Agency and the rest of the Defence Ministry's group. In addition, our IT staff assist daily in resisting the cyber attacks the Defence Ministry's group is subjected to. We are about 2500 employees (3/4 civilian - 1/4 military) spread across the entire Kingdom, with headquarters in respectively Ballerup, Brabrand and Hvidovre.