Lead Systems Engineer – Military Communications
Helsing · Munich
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At a glance
Highlights
- Developing an advanced airborne platform with secure tactical networking.
- Defining tactical communications architectures for airborne systems.
- Supporting integration, interoperability testing and flight testing.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave and family emergency support
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven engineer with background in military communications who wants to protect democracies. You are collaborative, ethically thoughtful and motivated by solving uniquely complex, safety-critical airborne challenges.
Requirements
- Degree in communications engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
- Several years of practical experience with military tactical communications or datalink systems
- Proven experience with Link 16 and MIDS terminal integration
- Strong knowledge of JTIDS/MIDS message exchange, network participation groups, time-slot allocation and tactical network design
- Experience with STANAG 5516, STANAG 5522, STANAG 5602 and MIL-STD-6016
- Understanding of RF communications, waveforms, encryption, frequency hopping, anti-jam techniques and airborne antenna integration
- Experience with system requirements, interface-control documents, qualification and interoperability testing
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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