(Senior) Systems Safety Engineer - Air
Helsing · Munich
Defenseonsitesenior
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
Posted · Last seen