Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics Communication

About the Position

Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics Communication

Munich

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About the Company

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. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

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Responsibilities

As an Avionics Systems Engineer focusing on communications, you will:

• Define the end-to-end architecture for airborne systems encompassing data, voice, and mission-critical links
• Collaborate with industry partners and platform teams to integrate emerging technologies into critical air platforms
• Engage with diverse partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders to align on standards and interoperability
• Shape the future of airborne mission systems, taking ownership of the system from initial definition through development and ultimate deployment
• Guide the system design and development of airborne and ground-based communication architectures, leveraging modern technologies to deliver operational advantages
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and government bodies to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee the complete systems engineering lifecycle, advancing concepts from initial requirements through to full qualification
• Prepare and supervise rigorous testing protocols at both the system and aircraft levels, encompassing flight tests
• Produce comprehensive certification and compliance documentation, ensuring strict adherence to aviation and regulatory standards throughout development
• Provide transparent reporting on project status and technical developments to engineering and programme management teams

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Requirements

• Hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Have defined and developed military or civil communication architectures for air platforms
• Possess deep knowledge of communication technology, encompassing software-defined radios, data links, air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, cybersecurity, RF, and SATCOM
• Understand network management, antenna design, electronic warfare, and secure communications
• Demonstrate clear and efficient communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse internal and external audiences
• Are committed to remaining at the forefront of current research and technological advancements

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

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Nice to Have

• Bring established familiarity with aircraft certification processes and avionics integration
• Have practical experience overseeing live flight test programmes

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We Offer

• 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

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