Who We Are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.

We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems.

Benefits

, and its ethical implications. The role You will collaborate with a team developing the world’s first AI-enabled electronic warfare capability for a 4+ generation fighter jet—from concept to maiden flight.

Requirements

with the customer to final system qualification and certification with aviation authorities. Your core focus will be to partner with our AI software specialists to ensure the developed EW software (airborne and ground) seamlessly meets customer needs and delivers exceptional operational impact.

with our customer to derive and validate high-level software

, ensuring our electronic warfare capabilities perfectly align with operational needs Maintain comprehensive traceability from system

through to all software development artefacts, establishing clear technical product baselines alongside configuration management to guarantee certification readiness Facilitate regular technical risk board meetings with software engineers to co-create risk mitigation strategies, effectively safeguarding project timelines and delivery quality Ensure the meticulous planning of all technical deliverables in collaboration with project management, monitoring implementation progress to guide the team towards a successful first flight Oversee the preparation of all technical documents to guarantee they meet rigorous compliance and certification standards, authorising them prior to customer delivery Manage the final software product qualification and certification activities in partnership with both the customer and relevant aviation authorities, ensuring seamless deployment to active service Partner with our quality assurance team to guarantee that all technical deliverables uphold established quality standards, promptly resolving any findings to preserve project integrity Deliver clear and actionable updates on project status and technical changes to Chief Engineering and Programme Management, empowering stakeholders to make informed, timely decisions You should apply if you 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 initial

to software verification Have cultivated trusted relationships with civil or military aviation authorities, including active participation in formal panel meetings or Stages of Involvement (SOI) Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and accessibly, ensuring seamless alignment between internal engineering teams and external stakeholders

Nice To Have

Hold a degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or a related discipline equipping you with a thorough technical understanding of complex systems Familiarity with the integration of modern AI or machine learning models into highly regulated aerospace environments Join Helsing an

Systems Engineer (Avionics)