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Flight Control Systems Engineer

Helsing · Munich

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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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