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Systems Engineer - Interceptors

Helsing · London · Germany

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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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