Test Engineer - Environmental
Helsing · Munich
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Validate survivability of interceptor sub-systems under real-world stress.
- Push hardware beyond design limits to map failure envelopes and safety margins.
- Run vibration, thermal, altitude, humidity and corrosion test campaigns.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 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 caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary
- 5 days paid family emergency leave and support during pregnancy
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven hands-on generalist who loves physical testing and uncovering how hardware fails, comfortable spanning domains and contributing to open debate on defence technology.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of environmental standards for test campaign design and execution
- Expert in physical instrumentation and configuring and operating DAQ systems
- Solid understanding of structural mechanics, material fatigue, vibration dynamics and shock response
- Experience with thermal chambers, thermal cycling rigs, IR cameras and thermocouple mapping
- Hands-on experience operating vibration tables, shock rigs, thermal chambers and IP spray equipment
- Hands-on experience with salt-spray cabinets and humidity-controlled campaigns
- Proficient with precision measurement tools including load frames and calipers
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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