Senior Flight Test Engineer
Helsing · Munich
Defenseonsitesenior
At a glance
Highlights
- Own military flight test programmes from concept to live execution and reporting.
- Lead large-scale live-fire campaigns on international military ranges.
- Prove AI-enabled mission systems and sensors on live military aircraft.
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 (Nilo.health)
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven flight test professional who thrives on ownership and rigour, energized by proving trusted capability for democracies alongside pilots and armed forces partners.
Requirements
- Career in flight testing of fast-jet or advanced military aircraft across full test lifecycle
- Expertise across weapon integration, mission systems and military sensors
- Planned, led and delivered complex multi-stakeholder flight test campaigns
- Experience with international or live-fire test environments
- Rigorous approach to flight safety with operational urgency
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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