Flight Control Systems Engineer
Helsing · Munich
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Shape a fly-by-wire flight control system from architecture sketch to first flight.
- Integrate flight controls onto a flying platform for European armed forces.
- Build safety and compliance evidence that clears a new aircraft to fly.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning allowance of €500 / £450 per year
- Gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven flight control engineer who thrives owning safety-critical systems end-to-end and cares about protecting democracies. Collaborative and clear communicator comfortable guiding partners toward first flight.
Requirements
- Designed and developed flight control hardware and software for an airborne platform
- Applied ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178C and DO-254 to safety-critical systems in practice
- Deep knowledge of flight control laws and air vehicle management systems
- Taken a system through certification with a civil or military aviation authority
- Communicate technical results clearly to engineers, partners and non-specialists
Lab profile
About Helsing
Defence AI company building AI-enabled capabilities to protect democracies.
What they build
- Autonomous combat drones (HX-2)
- AI agents for fighter aircraft
- AI-based surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Known for
- Defence AI
- Autonomy and robotics
- Perception and sensor fusion
- Avionics and systems engineering
Key facts
- Founded in 2021
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
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