Field Engineer - Interceptors

Helsing · London · onsite Job Overview As a Field Engineer on the interceptor programme, you will help take AD-1 and AD-2 from development flight trials to qualified, mass-produced products. You'll work in a tight iteration loop with propulsion, GNC, seeker, avionics, software and AI engineers, as well as product managers and military end users. Ultimately, you will help assure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of Helsing's air defence products. Responsibilities Preparing and running trials of Air Defence products at test ranges, from pre-trial build-up and launcher/container integration through launch, recovery and post-trial analysis Supporting build, checkout and pre-flight procedures Installing and configuring software on ground stations, launchers and edge compute, using Helsing’s in-house deployment tools Writing and improving trial plans, range safety documentation, hazard analyses, firing SOPs and checklists Defining and securing what we need for an efficient, scalable trials operation Feeding field learnings back into design and production Advising on operator training, launcher/container handling procedures and in-service support for military customers Travelling regularly to test ranges and customer sites in the UK, Germany, and across Europe and beyond (sometimes at short notice and for multi-day trial campaigns) Requirements Strong technical aptitude and natural curiosity. You can understand complex hardware and software systems at a systems level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Safety-conscious with discipline in high-hazard environments. Natural problem solver with ability to own critical workstreams and spot problems early. Happy with hands-on, physical fieldwork in all weather. Passionate about protecting liberal democratic values by contributing to the defence and security sector. Nice to Have Experience with missile, rocket, fast-jet UAV trials Hands-on experience with small gas-turbine/turbojet engines or solid rocket motors Background in air defence, GBAD, C-UAS or radar systems Familiarity with telemetry, flight test instrumentation, HIL testing or trials data analysis Experience with range safety cases, airspace coordination, or submissions to aviation/range authorities Experience training end users on complex hardware and/or software products Current or eligibility for national security clearance 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 A hands-on onboarding program