Test Engineer - Ground

The role

This person will perform ground-side engineering to de-risk hardware and firmware before flight testing. They will execute burn-in tests, validate launch systems, and maintain a ground-based Iron Bird to simulate component failures.

What you will do

• Executing high-repetition burn-in tests on new firmware and hardware configurations
• Engineering tests for mechanical launch systems to ensure safe exit velocities and structural integrity
• Maintaining a ground-based Iron Bird to test system-wide reactions to simulated component failures
• Building a library of ground-side edge cases and failure cases
• Generating technical De-risking Reports
• Managing testing cards in JIRA

Required qualifications

• Deep technical understanding of Ground Control Stations (GCS), pneumatic/mechanical launchers, tracking antenna arrays, and ruggedized power and control systems
• Ability to sniff and analyse communication protocols between ground and air to de-risk command-and-control latency and packet loss
• Experience building and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments
• Competence in vibration, thermal, and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) torture tests on supporting hardware
• Skilled in the use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and network protocol analysers

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Prior exposure to defense, dual-use, or regulated hardware in a test context
• Experience in an aerospace or defense environment operating under ITAR/EAR or equivalent national defense export control frameworks

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 for secondary caregivers
• 5 days of paid family emergency leave
• 100% remote work option during pregnancy and 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 continue to make sovereign decisions.