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(Senior) Systems Safety Engineer - Air

Helsing · Munich

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Protect democracies by ensuring safety of cutting-edge defence AI systems.
  • Present structured safety cases influencing design and programme decisions.
  • Shape cross-programme safety processes in fast-growing defence AI company.

What they offer

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options
  • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning allowance: €500/£450 yearly
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave and flexible return options

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven systems safety engineer from aerospace or defence who owns outcomes end-to-end and thrives with autonomy. You care about ethical AI and translating complex risk into clear decisions.

Requirements

  • Conducted system safety assessments including FHA, PSSA, SSA and PRA per ARP4761A and MIL-STD-882 in aerospace, defence or regulated programmes
  • Developed and managed safety requirements with full traceability using Jama, IBM DOORS or equivalent, with FMEA and FTA knowledge
  • Presented safety cases to technical and non-technical stakeholders supporting audit and regulatory compliance
  • Apply systems engineering best practices including requirements development, verification and validation across multidisciplinary teams
  • Act decisively with minimal guidance, owning outcomes end-to-end

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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