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Systems Engineer - Armament Control System

Helsing· Systems Architecture
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Hybrid (Munich)full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Systems Engineer responsible for end-to-end, safety-critical Armament Control System (ACS) development and integration, including hardware, software, testing, qualification, safety, and supplier coordination within a defence AI company.

Responsibilities

  • Take technical responsibility for the full ACS lifecycle, from concept and architecture through hardware and software development, integration and test, to qualification and safety release.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as MIL-STD-1760, ARP-4754A, or MIL-STD-882.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and robust system design.
  • Author and coordinate ACS specifications for suppliers and interfaces for other systems, as well as description documents and user manuals.
  • Act as the technical point of contact in supplier management, ensuring the right delivery of the ACS items.
  • Define, model, test and integrate the ACS software, using Matlab Simulink and Speedgoat target machines.

Qualifications

  • Strong background and experience in the development of complex, safety-critical systems within the aerospace or defence industry.
  • Experience in developing and managing system specifications and interface control documents.
  • Proficiency with systems engineering tools for requirements management, modelling, and simulation, such as Jama, Gitlab, Simulink.
  • Applied airworthiness and safety standards, for example ARP4754A, MIL-STD-882 or MIL-STD-1760.
  • Clear written and spoken English communication with customers, suppliers and engineering colleagues.
  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, an extended German security clearance (erweiterte Sicherheitsüberprüfung, Ü2 or Ü3).

Skills

Required:ACS lifecycle managementSystem specifications and interface control documentsRequirements management

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 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 Oct 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

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