Systems Engineer - Interceptors
Helsing · London · Germany
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Shape system architecture for AD-1 Inferno jet interceptor.
- Counter fast drones and cruise missiles at scale with Contra system.
- Build high subsonic system that loiters, re-engages and swarms.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 plus 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 for primary and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days emergency leave and flexible return to work
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven systems thinker who turns complex operational needs into clear architectures and partners across engineering, safety and production to deliver safe, ethical defence technology.
Requirements
- Translate stakeholder needs, operational concepts and threat information into clear system requirements
- Develop and maintain requirements baselines and traceability across complex systems, using tools such as JAMA
- Apply systems engineering methods including trade studies, requirements decomposition and MBSE architecture development
- Plan verification, validation and certification activities and compile clear evidence of compliance
- Work effectively with engineering, safety, security, proving and production teams and communicate fluently in English
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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