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Systems Engineer (Avionics)

Helsing· AI & Engineering
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Hybrid (Munich)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on guiding system engineering for an AI-enabled electronic warfare capability for a multi-generation fighter jet, from requirements alignment through certification and maiden flight, in collaboration with AI software teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on system requirements with our customer to derive and validate high-level software requirements, ensuring our electronic warfare capabilities perfectly align with operational needs
  • Maintain comprehensive traceability from system requirements 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

Qualifications

  • Delivered software-intensive avionics or electronic warfare systems from conceptual design through to successful first flight
  • Extensive expertise in developing embedded software for avionics systems in accordance with DO-178C and ARP4754B, covering the full lifecycle from initial requirements to software verification
  • 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

Skills

Required:System engineeringDO-178CARP4754BEmbedded software for avionics
Nice to have:Regulatory liaison

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: 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 of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Jul 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

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