Avionics Systems Engineer - Communication AI & Engineering Munich

helsing.ai; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Health and wellness benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Learning allowance

Zusammenfassung

Helsing.ai in München is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer specialized in communications. The role involves defining end-to-end architecture for airborne systems and integrating emerging technologies into critical air platforms.
Applicants should have a degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and experience with military communication architectures. Strong communication skills and a commitment to research are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary, relocation support, health and wellness benefits, and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in developing military or civil communication architectures for air platforms.
• Knowledge of communication technology including RF and SATCOM.

Aufgaben

• Guide system design and development of airborne communication architectures.
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Produce compliance documentation ensuring adherence to aviation standards.

Kenntnisse

Aerospace Engineering

Military communication architectures

Software-defined radios

Cybersecurity

Clear communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Communication technology

Data links

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

As an Avionics Systems Engineer focusing on communications , you will define the end- to -end architecture for airborne systems encompassing data , voice , and mission-critical links. By collaborating with industry partners and platform teams , you will integrate emerging technologies into critical air platforms . You will engage with diverse partners , suppliers , and government stakeholders to align on standards and interoperability . Your work will fundamentally shape the future of airborne mission systems , taking ownership of the system from initial definition through development and ultimate deployment . You will accomplish this by collaborating alongside a high- calibre team of specialists , strategists , and partners to deliver impactful results .

The day-to-day

• Guidethesystemdesign anddevelopmentofairborneandground-basedcommunicationarchitectures,leveragingmoderntechnologiestodeliveroperationaladvantages
• Fostercollaborativerelationshipswithstakeholders,partners,suppliers, andgovernmentbodiestoensureseamlessintegration
• Overseethecompletesystemsengineeringlifecycle,advancingconceptsfrominitialrequirementsthroughtofullqualification
• Producecomprehensivecertificationandcompliancedocumentation,ensuringstrictadherencetoaviationandregulatorystandardsthroughoutdevelopment

You should apply if you

Hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Have defined and developed military or civil communication architectures for air platforms

Possess deep knowledge of communication technology, encompassing software-defined radios, data links, air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, cybersecurity, RF, and SATCOM

Understand network management, antenna design, electronic warfare, and secure communications

Demonstrate clear and efficient communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse internal and external audiences

Are committed to remaining at the forefront of current research and technological advancements

Nice to have

Bring established familiarity with aircraft certification processes and avionics integration

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

Competitive salary and VSOP options

Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

Health and 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 and 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

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here .

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