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Senior Operational Architect/Analyst (UCAV)

Helsing · Munich

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Define how the UCAV operates from ConOps to tested mission scenarios.
  • Oversee simulation studies turning results into evidence for design.
  • Shape operational weapon architecture balancing capability, cost and risk.

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 and 6 weeks secondary
  • 5 days paid family emergency leave and pregnancy work flexibility

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven operational thinker with NATO military background who bridges users and engineers. You care about protecting democracies and explaining complex analysis clearly to shape real systems.

Requirements

  • Have created operational weapon system architectures and ConOps documents that shaped a real system
  • Have designed operational scenarios and supervised simulation studies, and can show how results changed decisions
  • Have carried out operational analysis using operations research methods to UCAVs or comparable combat air systems
  • Have served in a NATO military and understand how European NATO countries define and prioritise requirements
  • Explain complex analysis clearly to military users, engineers and senior decision-makers

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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