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Systems Engineer - Physical Products

Helsing· Physical Products
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MunichFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Systems Engineer / Architect responsible for architectural design and hands-on implementation of complex mechatronic and software-defined systems, bridging AI software with high-performance hardware in defence-related products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the overarching system architecture for complex, multi-domain platforms (e.g., drones, sensor pods, ground support systems), partitioning them into manageable hardware and software subsystems.
  • Act as the primary owner of the system model, utilising MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Enterprise Architect) and SysML to document system behaviours, state machines, and interfaces.
  • Actively participate in the physical integration of mechatronic systems in the lab and field, testing, troubleshooting, and validating performance.
  • Lead multidisciplinary trade-off analyses (e.g., SWaP-C: Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) to determine effective, scalable architectural solutions.
  • Translate high-level architectures into detailed subsystem and component specifications, establishing requirements and ICDs.
  • Conduct system-level testing, analyse test data, and support root-cause analysis on failures to drive rapid design iterations.
  • Collaborate daily with software architects, hardware developers, and AI engineers to ensure system-level alignment and technical consistency.
  • Identify emerging trends and propose new structural solutions to enhance physical defence systems and their integration with AI capabilities.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering and/or system architecture for complex mechatronic, defence, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
  • Practical expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML, with strong requirements management.
  • Builder's mindset with lab experience, reading electrical schematics, navigating 3D CAD models, and using basic diagnostic tools.
  • Knowledge bridging physical engineering realities (electromechanical design, embedded systems, sensors) with advanced software/AI architectures.
  • University degree in Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Skills

Required:Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)SysMLRequirements managementMBSE toolsElectrical schematics literacy

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning allowance €500/£450 yearly
  • Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
  • Hands-on onboarding program (Infraduction) to build tooling and applications across the company
Last updated Jul 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

AI for electronic warfareAI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systemsAutonomous air dominanceMass defence manufacturingRecce strike softwareUnderwater autonomous massliquid-ai-recruiting-target
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