Systems Architect - Electronic Warfare

Munich. Posted 9 months ago

The role

You will direct the end-to-end electronic warfare architecture for airborne platforms. This includes defining capability roadmaps, system partitioning, and integration strategies for sensor-to-effector kill chains.

What you will do

Own the end-to-end EW architecture for an airborne platform
Translate operational scenarios into EW requirements and measurable KPIs
Define the EW CONOPS and behavior
Establish the sensor-to-effector kill chain
Lead multi-sensor fusion architecture
Architect threat library and mission data concepts
Establish system safety and assurance for autonomous EW actions
Lead digital engineering for EW performance modeling
Define the test and evaluation strategy
Coordinate cross-functional design decisions and manage supplier technical governance

Required qualifications

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Experience in EW / mission systems architecture for airborne platforms with end-to-end ownership
Ability to convert threat-driven scenarios into EW requirements and KPIs
Experience designing or leading an operational EW CONOPS and autonomous behavior
Understanding of the sensor-to-effector chain and technique selection logic
Strong multi-sensor fusion experience
Experience owning threat library / mission data architecture
Ability to lead safety, assurance, and cyber/COMSEC considerations for autonomous EW actions
Experience defining test & evaluation strategies and verification matrices

Benefits

Competitive salary
VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Gym membership
Mental health support (Nilo.health)
Regularly company events
Monthly social allowances
22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers
6 weeks fully paid parental leave for secondary caregivers
5 days of paid family emergency leave
100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

About the company

Helsing is a defence AI company. Their mission is to protect democracies through technological leadership in AI.