Systems Engineer (Senior) V&V - Air

Posted 1 hour ago• Aerospace Engineering

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 join the chief engineering team developing the world's first AI-enabled electronic warfare capability for a 4+ generation fighter jet, guiding the system from concept to maiden flight. Serving as the central authority for all validation and verification (V&V) models, you will execute critical engineering activities and integrate complex systems. Your work will directly shape the overall system and software V&V strategy, define process and tool chains, and ensure full compliance with rigorous aerospace standards. By collaborating closely with the AI software team, you will guarantee that the developed software meets stringent contractual qualification requirements and delivers decisive impact for the end user.

The day-to-day

Create simulation models of systems and units, seamlessly integrating them into Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) environments
Architect high-fidelity plant models and virtual prototypes using MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys SCADE, or C++ to simulate aircraft components, electronic warfare behaviours, RF environments, and aircraft dynamics
Engineer in-house tools to automate test procedures, integrating them with the requirements base and complex test environments to generate rapid, reliable results
Negotiate system qualification requirements and Means of Compliance (MoC) with customers, deriving and validating high-level software performance metrics alongside software leads
Enhance the traceability of system qualification requirements across all software development artefacts, shaping a comprehensive V&V product strategy that ensures successful final qualification
Collaborate with project management to plan V&V activities, monitor technical progress, and prepare compliance documentation for certification standards.
Lead the final software product qualification activities with both customer and authorities
Collaborate closely with our quality assurance team to ensure that all V&V deliverables adhere to established quality standards. Address any issues promptly to maintain the integrity of the project
Provide regular updates on the V&V status and any technical issues identified to the Chief Engineering and Program Management teams, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of significant developments

You should apply if you

Have successfully led validation and verification activities for avionics or electronic warfare systems, from initial requirements definition to final qualification
Possess deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), demonstrating practical proficiency in translating high-level natural language requirements into formal executable models using tools like Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, or IBM Rhapsody
Have engineered test environments and automated tools for executing V&V activities in strict compliance with industry guidelines (ARP4754A)
Have verified, validated, and tested embedded software for complex avionics or electronic warfare systems currently in service, ensuring alignment with DO-178C standards
Have successfully navigated final qualification review processes and established effective working relationships with civil or military aviation authorities
Hold a degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or possess equivalent practical expertise in resolving complex technical challenges
Have the ability to report and present results clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
Excel in teamwork, with the ability to coordinate and guide the team to meet aerospace standards

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

Have prior experience participating in Stage of Involvement (SOI) activities or formal panel meetings with aviation authorities
Demonstrate a strong background in integrating advanced AI or machine learning models into traditional aerospace engineering frameworks

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world
Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward
In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts
We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)
Occupational Pension and Disability Insurance
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500 yearly allowance
Health & wellness: gym membership, mental health support (Nilo.health) and cycle scheme
Social: regularly 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, remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work at full pay

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