Systems Engineer (Avionics)
Helsing · Munich
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Build the world's first AI-enabled electronic warfare capability for a fighter jet.
- Take the system from concept and customer requirements through to maiden flight.
- Ensure airborne and ground EW software delivers exceptional operational impact.
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 and 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 phased return to work
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven systems engineer who thrives on complex avionics programs and responsible defence AI. You care about operational impact, rigorous systems thinking, and aligning customers, engineers and authorities toward first flight.
Requirements
- Have delivered software-intensive avionics or electronic warfare systems from conceptual design through to successful first flight
- Demonstrate extensive expertise in developing embedded software for avionics systems in accordance with DO-178C and ARP4754B, covering the full lifecycle from requirements to verification
- Have cultivated trusted relationships with civil or military aviation authorities, including participation in formal panel meetings or Stages of Involvement (SOI)
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly, ensuring alignment between internal engineering teams and external stakeholders
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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