Systems Engineer - Air Defense System - Contra

Job Overview As a Systems Engineer for C2 C-UAS at Helsing, you will take our command and control (C2) node from a working prototype to a qualified system in the field. C-UAS stands for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems, focusing on detecting and defeating hostile drones and cruise missiles. Key Responsibilities Own the functional safety case for the C2 node, covering safety-relevant functions from identification through engagement decision to effector control. Run hazard analyses and turn their results into safety requirements, safety mechanisms, and verification evidence. Build and maintain the norms and approvals map for the C2 node, including applicable norms, required evidence, evidence owner, current status, and lead time. Plan and run qualification of C2 hardware and software together with test centres and authorities. Define how the autonomy level per kill-chain step and human approval of engagements are argued in the safety case, and what has to be true before autonomy is raised. Write and execute system-level verification and test campaigns in test beds, at test ranges, and in field trials, and close findings through root-cause analysis. Specify the safety and interface evidence the C2 node needs from sensor and effector partners, and review their qualification data. Prepare fielding: acceptance tests, operational documentation, training input, and support for user approval and handover. Requirements Experience in taking a defence or safety-critical system through qualification and into operational use, ideally a C2, fire control, or air defence system. Hands-on experience with functional safety and system safety for defence or comparable safety-critical systems. Ability to write safety cases and hazard analyses for systems with a large software share. Knowledge of military qualification testing and its planning and passing requirements. Strong foundation in requirements management, verification, and interface definition across hardware and software. Comfortable running system-level tests and debugging failures. University degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Business fluency in German and English. Willingness to travel, including to test ranges and field trials. Nice to Have Experience with qualification and approval processes of European armed forces, such as the Bundeswehr. Familiarity with the safety assurance of software-heavy, AI, or autonomous functions. Knowledge of air defence C2 concepts, TEWA, IFF, and SHORAD and V-SHORAD systems. Benefits Competitive salary and VSOP options. Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation. Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance. Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health). Social: regular 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, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work. Hands-on onboarding program. Job Data by YubHub .