Lead Systems Engineer – Fuzes & Warheads (Wirksysteme)

Munich. Posted 8 days ago

The role

You will lead systems engineering work for warhead and lethality package programmes. This includes focusing on safety-critical ESAD and MSAD architectures, fuzes, and target-sensing systems.

What you will do

Define and manage system requirements for ESADs, MSADs, fuzes and lethality packages
Plan and deliver integration, verification, validation and qualification activities
Act as the technical point of contact for internal and external customers
Coordinate with German and international firing ranges and test centres
Manage supplier relationships
Work across Helsing teams to resolve technical, safety and programme delivery needs
Shape requirements and oversee integration, verification, validation and qualification for loitering munitions

Nice to have

Experience delivering lethality package programmes across multiple defence domain

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 for primary caregivers
6 weeks 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. Their mission is to protect democracies through technological leadership.