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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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