Systems Engineer - Physical Products

The role

You will design and implement architectures for complex mechatronic and software-defined systems. You will bridge the gap between physical hardware and AI software through modeling, lab integration, and testing.

What you will do

• Develop and own overarching system architecture for multi-domain platforms
• Act as primary owner of the system model using MBSE tools and SysML
• Participate in physical integration of mechatronic systems in the lab and field
• Lead multidisciplinary trade-off analyses such as SWaP-C
• Translate architectures into detailed subsystem and component specifications
• Conduct system-level testing and support root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with software architects, hardware developers, and AI engineers
• Identify emerging trends and propose new structural solutions

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering and/or system architecture for complex mechatronic, defence, aerospace, or autonomous systems
• Practical expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML
• Strong foundation in requirements management
• Comfortable working in a lab environment
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Ability to navigate 3D CAD models
• Ability to use basic diagnostic tools
• In-depth knowledge of bridging physical engineering realities with advanced software/AI architectures
• University degree in Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Business fluent in English
• Willing to travel

Nice to have

• German language skills are a strong asset

Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Regular company events and 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
• Phased return to work
• Hands-on onboarding program

About the company

Helsing is a defence AI company with a mission to protect democracies. They aim to achieve technological leadership so open societies can maintain sovereign decisions and ethical standards.