Lead Systems Engineer - Maritime
Helsing · Munich - Berlin · Berlin · Munich
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At a glance
Highlights
- Lead delivery of assured, safe maritime defence systems from design to validation.
- Drive integration of sub-components shaping current and future maritime products.
- Serve as technical authority bridging product development and customer delivery.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support via Nilo.health
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary caregivers
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven systems leader with defence maritime background who thrives owning complex capabilities end-to-end. Trusted technical authority passionate about safety, assurance and delivering operational impact.
Requirements
- Built and delivered maritime systems in a defence context
- Demonstrated ability to act as Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) in maritime operations
- Managed requirements through full engineering lifecycle in multi-supplier integrated environment
- Fluent communication in German and English
- Experience with defence procurement processes from development to operational service
- Experience building architectures fulfilling customer problem statements, especially interfaces
- Hands-on experience in MBSE approaches
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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