--- title: 'Systems Engineer - Armament Control System Testing at Helsing' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/systems-engineer-armament-control-system-testing-helsing-munich-8pvdd0ah198a' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # Systems Engineer - Armament Control System Testing at Helsing - **Company:** Helsing - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Posted:** 2026-10-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://helsing.ai/jobs/4995372101?gh_jid=4995372101 ## Job description ## Who we are 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. ## The role You will own the verification and validation of our Armament Control System (ACS), the safety-critical system that governs how weapons are commanded and released. Working alongside systems, software and hardware engineers, you will shape the testing roadmap, build the software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments the programme depends on, and qualify the ACS against its requirements. You will decide what good evidence looks like, how it is gathered, and when the system is ready. Your test rigs and automated test suites will become shared infrastructure for the wider team, shortening the loop between design change and proven behaviour, and giving our partners confidence that the system performs safely every time. The day-to-day - Develop and maintain the ACS testing roadmap across the full development cycle, so that verification keeps pace with design maturity and programme milestones. - Specify, design and commission ACS test rigs, working with internal teams and external suppliers on mechanics, electronics, harnesses, interfaces and data acquisition. - Write test plans and test procedures that trace every system requirement to verifiable evidence. - Run SIL and HIL test campaigns, investigate anomalies, produce test reports and feed findings back into design so that defects are resolved before integration. - Automate regression and qualification testing with MATLAB/Simulink and real-time targets such as Speedgoat, measurably reducing manual test effort and cycle time. You should apply if you - Have qualified complex, safety-critical systems in aerospace, defence, automotive or a comparable domain. - Have built and operated software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test environments, from architecture through to commissioning. - Model and automate testing in MATLAB/Simulink and have worked with real-time test hardware such as Speedgoat. - Translate system requirements into structured test plans and procedures, and document results clearly enough for qualification and customer review. - Communicate technical reasoning clearly in written and spoken in English and German, to customers as well as engineering colleagues. - Hold, or are willing and able to obtain, an extended German security clearance (erweiterte Sicherheitsüberprüfung, Ü2 or Ü3). 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. ## Nice to have - Apply industry qualification standards such as DO-160, ARP-4754, DO-178C or DO-254 in your testing work. - Ensured regulatory compliance with CS-23, CS-25, or STANAG-4671 standards for high-criticality aerospace systems. ## What 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 These are the core benefits across all locations; there may be additional benefits in specific sites. 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. Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found [here](https://helsing.ai/candidate-privacy-and-confidentiality-regime/). ## About Helsing ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Helsing builds artificial intelligence-driven autonomous systems and defense hardware to protect democratic nations, integrating airborne, maritime, and electronic warfare capabilities. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D in progress, May 2026) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Torsten Reil, Gundbert Scherf, Niklas Köhler ## Core Business - Primary industry: Defense technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems - Target customers: NATO-aligned governments, defense ministries, and allied militaries (B2G) - Mission: "Protect our democracies" – using software and AI to enhance battlefield decision-making, precision engagement, and national security ## Products & Services - **HX-2**: AI-enabled strike drone, mass-manufactured in “Resilience Factories” (1,000+ per month) - **HF-1**: AI-powered electronic warfare system (autonomous combat aircraft for electronic attack) - **SG-1 Fathom**: Underwater autonomous glider for maritime surveillance and infrastructure protection - **Cirra**: AI for electronic warfare, already flight-tested (Feb 2026) - **CA-1 Europa**: Joint project with HENSOLDT for advanced electronic attack capabilities - **Altra**: Recce strike software for battlefield intelligence - **Centaur**: AI system for autonomous air dominance - **Lura**: Underwater autonomous mass system ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (latest deal $1.2B in progress, May 2026) - **Total Funding**: ~$1.5B (Series D $694M in July 2025; Series C $489M in July 2024; Series B $222M in Sept 2023; Series A $119M in Nov 2021; Seed in Jan 2021) - **Key Investors**: Prima Materia (led Series A & D), General Catalyst (led Series B & C), plus 12 total investors - **Key Partners**: HENSOLDT, EURENCO, Grob Aircraft (subsidiary), Airbus Defence and Space (talent source) - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 78.4% YoY (515 employees per LinkedIn; PitchBook reports 900); second German Resilience Factory operational (Feb 2026); expanded to 17 countries; acquired HELSING LIMITED and Helsing Germany GmbH; 192 active job postings (June 2026) ## Competitive Advantages - **Full-stack defense AI**: Combines software, hardware, and mass manufacturing in-house, unlike traditional primes or pure software firms. - **Resilience Factories**: Proprietary high-volume production lines for drones (1,000 HX-2/month) with local supply chains, enabling rapid scaling. - **Ethical commitment**: Publicly emphasizes responsible AI deployment and democratic governance, differentiating from less transparent competitors. - **Pan-European footprint**: Offices in Munich, London, Paris, Berlin – drawing top talent from across Europe and the US, with strong ties to governments. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and underwater domains. - Deepening partnerships with European defense ministries and industrial primes (e.g., HENSOLDT, EURENCO). - Expanding electronic warfare and AI-powered strike capabilities (e.g., CA-1 Europa, Cirra). - Recruiting heavily for AI research (RL, CV, foundation models, robotics), hardware engineering, and program management. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Explicitly focused on protecting democratic values – attracts talent who want meaningful impact in defense. - **Culture**: Values include “move fast, act with conviction, do what’s right – even when it’s hard”; ground-up playbook, skeptical of conventional wisdom. - **Growth**: 78% YoY headcount growth, 192 open roles, and rapid internal advancement. - **Diverse team**: Combines software engineers, deep learning specialists, program managers from top companies (Palantir, Google, Amazon, BAE Systems, McKinsey). - **Locations**: Hybrid-friendly offices in Munich, London, Paris, Berlin; also remote or flexible for some roles. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but significant investment in R&D and manufacturing suggests strong resources for tools and equipment. ## Sources 1. [helsing.ai](https://helsing.ai/) 2. [helsing.ai/careers](https://helsing.ai/careers) 3. [linkedin.com/company/helsing](https://www.linkedin.com/company/helsing) 4. [pitchbook.com/profiles/company/481513-60](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/481513-60) ## Other roles at Helsing - [Facility Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/facility-coordinator-helsing-munich-fg9e970yzstb) — Munich, Germany - [(Senior) Programme Manager - Military Exercises](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-programme-manager-military-exercises-helsing-munich-rjyzv1qh72ze) — Munich, Germany - [Senior Product Graphic Designer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-product-graphic-designer-helsing-munich-fa2m455ww22c) — Munich, Germany - [Communications Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/communications-intern-helsing-paris-ms057mjegp1n) — Paris, France - [Programme Manager - Air Domain](https://feeny.ai/job/programme-manager-air-domain-helsing-london-wz4vk99n6w6r) — London, United Kingdom - [Product Manager – Perception & Sensor Fusion](https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-perception-sensor-fusion-helsing-munich-7b23fka33amw) — Munich, Germany - [Lead Systems Engineer - LO Calculations & Supplier Parts](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-systems-engineer-lo-calculations-supplier-parts-helsing-munich-d6fewtkeprhs) — Munich, Germany - [Lead IT Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-it-engineer-helsing-munich-e8265kqb06mk) — Munich, Germany / Berlin, Germany / London, United Kingdom - [Front Office Coordinator / Guest Service Agent (m/w/d)](https://feeny.ai/job/front-office-coordinator-guest-service-agent-m-w-d-helsing-munich-0zyhmhdtsa1t) — Munich, Germany - [Procurement Project Manager – UK](https://feeny.ai/job/procurement-project-manager-uk-helsing-london-8kzgmjhb21ee) — London, United Kingdom