About the Position

Lead Systems Engineer - LO Calculations & Supplier Parts

Munich

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

Direct high-fidelity Radar Cross Section (RCS) simulations using MoM and MLFMM for airframe and payload-driven signature topics
Implement Physical Optics analyses for electrically large structures and fast-turn trade studies
Construct and maintain analysis models, managing CAD cleanup, material assignment, boundary conditions, and excitation setups
Create and optimize triangular surface meshes to ensure convergence and numerical stability
Conduct sweep campaigns across frequency, aspect, and polarization to generate actionable deliverables including RCS polars and sensitivity studies
Diagnose and resolve solver issues such as convergence, mesh quality, and numerical artefacts
Guide signature-reduction trade studies collaboratively with structures and low-observability teams
Correlate simulation results against range and anechoic measurements, quantifying error bars and documenting assumptions
Optimize workflows for high-performance computing execution to automate result post-processing
Produce comprehensive program artefacts and clear, decision-ready reports for design reviews
Coordinate supplier activities for RCS calculation and testing

Requirements

Hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Have delivered computational electromagnetic and RCS analysis for complex aerospace platforms, including materials and radome modelling
Possess practical expertise with MoM/MLFMM and Physical Optics methods, demonstrating when to apply each
Are proficient in meshing and CAD-to-solver workflows, capable of diagnosing and resolving geometry-driven numerical problems
Can coordinate large sweeps on high-performance computing clusters, applying an understanding of solver scaling and convergence controls
Communicate complex results effectively to provide clear design guidance, hotspot attribution, and trade-offs

Nice to Have

Understand extensions such as PTD, UTD, and edge diffraction methods

We Offer

Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Health and 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 and 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

About the Company

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

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Lead Systems Engineer - LO Calculations & Supplier Parts

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