
Tern Systems
We are an established and trusted provider of Air Traffic Control solutions, with over 70 employees from 16 nationalities, and over 25 years of successful deliveries to customers in Europe, Asia, and Africa. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Isavia ANS, the Icelandic Air Navigation Service Provider, that manages air traffic in the Icelandic air traffic control area.
Our international environment fosters personal and professional growth. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, that includes a family-friendly work environment and time together with regular social events and activities.

Software Engineer
We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical Air Traffic Control systems. You will work in a collaborative team environment, solving complex technical problems while ensuring that our systems meet the highest standards of safety, usability and reliability.
Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð
As an ideal candidate
- You have professional experience in frontend and/or backend software development and a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
- You approach complex problems with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and are comfortable working in safety-critical environments where quality and reliability are paramount.
- You are self-motivated and collaborative, you value knowledge sharing, and you actively contribute to continuous improvement — both in code and in development processes.
- You are able to translate technical concepts into clear outcomes and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain safety-critical software solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver features
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Review code and contribute to shared engineering standards and best practices
- Test, debug, and improve software throughout the development lifecycle
- Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of production systems
- Assist with writing operational and technical documentation
Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur
Professional Requirements
- University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with modern C++ and Qt
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and development tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams
- English language proficiency, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience in software development is preferred
- A background in the ATM/ATC domain is a plus
- Solid problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently
- A user-centric approach combined with the ability and willingness to learn
Fríðindi í starfi
What we offer
- An international, multicultural environment that fosters personal and professional growth
- A family-friendly work environment with flexible work hours and home office support (incl. home internet and mobile package)
- An on-site canteen that offers lunch, snacks and drinks
- Annual sports and transportation grant - and more
- Additional information
Auglýsing birt20. mars 2026
Umsóknarfrestur10. apríl 2026
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