← All roles

Systems Architect - Electronic Warfare

Helsing· AI & Engineering
Apply on company site
Hybrid (Munich)full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

System Architect for Electronic Warfare overseeing end-to-end EW architecture for airborne platforms, including threat-driven capability roadmap, sensor-to-effector kill chain, multi-sensor fusion, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure mission success in contested environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end EW architecture for an airborne platform: threat-driven capability roadmap, system partitioning, interfaces, and integration strategy across sensors.
  • Translate operational scenarios into EW requirements and measurable KPIs.
  • Define the EW CONOPS and behavior.
  • Establish the sensor-to-effector kill chain: detection → classification/ID → geo-location → threat evaluation → technique selection → execution → assessment, including timing budgets and data products.
  • Lead multi-sensor fusion architecture (RWR/ESM + radar + EO/IR + navigation).
  • Architect threat library / mission data concepts.
  • Establish system safety and assurance for autonomous EW actions.
  • Lead digital engineering for EW performance modeling.
  • Define the test and evaluation strategy.
  • Coordinate cross-functional design decisions with airframe, avionics, comms, mission computing, and suppliers; manage technical trade-offs.
  • Own key interfaces/ICDs.
  • Manage supplier technical governance.

Qualifications

  • Hold a relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Have experience in EW / mission systems architecture for airborne platforms with end-to-end ownership.
  • Can convert threat-driven scenarios into EW requirements + KPIs (timing budgets, coverage, sensitivity/geo-location performance, response latency, survivability metrics).
  • Have designed or led an operational EW CONOPS and autonomous behavior.
  • Understand the sensor-to-effector chain and technique selection logic including real-time constraints.
  • Have strong multi-sensor fusion experience (ESM/RWR + radar + EO/IR + nav), including track correlation and confidence management.
  • Have owned threat library / mission data architecture (data model, validation, versioning, update pipeline, integration into onboard logic).
  • Can lead safety, assurance, and cyber/COMSEC considerations for autonomous EW actions in a regulated environment.
  • Have defined test & evaluation strategies and verification matrices for EW capabilities across HIL, range, and flight testing.
  • Are comfortable driving cross-functional and supplier governance: ICDs, architecture reviews, trade studies, and issue closure with objective evidence.

Skills

Required:Aerospace or Electrical/Systems Engineering degreeEW/missions systems architectureThreat-driven requirements & KPIsCONOPS and autonomous behaviorSensor-to-effector chain knowledgeMulti-sensor fusion (ESM/RWR, radar, EO/IR, nav)Threat library / mission data architectureSafety, assurance, cyber/COMSEC for autonomous EWEW test & evaluation strategiesCross-functional & supplier governance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regularly 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 of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Oct 13, 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
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Helsing