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

We are looking for a Software Engineer for Combat Management Systems (or Battle Management Systems) with exceptional knowledge and execution drive. You are responsible for creating combat management systems or connecting Helsing’s products with such. You will integrate AI algorithms into these systems and ensure that they comply with the existing safety and security standards.

Working as part of a fast-paced delivery team at the intersection between development, integration and delivery within Helsing requires strategic oversight, while maintaining tight control over the day-to-day project work.

The day-to-day

No two days as an engineer at Helsing are the same and you may find yourself doing any (or all!) of the below on a day-to-day basis:

• Work in a team of AI experts, that connect their products with existing or new software systems
• Integrate hardware, AI modules and algorithms into combat management systems
• Contribute to overall system integration, qualification and certification (as far as required)
• Implement safety and security requirements
• Propose and implement new features, capabilities, algorithms, infrastructure, or even
  full products across our stack. We encourage our engineers to look beyond their
  immediate team for missed opportunities, and to speak up when they identify one.
• Share your experience and technical know-how with other Helsingers. We host tech
  talks, get together for smaller “let’s learn together” groups, run topical office hours (eg,
  on Rust), etc. to help each other get better with time.

You should apply if you

• Have a proven track record (as contributor or team lead) in engineering combat
  management systems or command and control systems, e.g. for air defense,
  battleships, land forces, etc.
• Have experience in coding algorithms for combat management systems, e.g. for mission
  planning, TEWA, sensor fusion, etc.
• Are familiar with industry standards, security and safety regulations for implementing
  algorithms into combat management systems
• Have led or worked in relevant defence programmes
• Have a university degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, mathematics,
  sciences or similar
• Are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Are collaborative, humble, and a problem-solver
• Are ready to meet all necessary measures and requirements that are required to receive
  a security clearance according to the respective national laws
• Can write legible, maintainable, and performant code
• Communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing
• Enjoy collaborating with others, including reviewing code and pair programming
• Strive to improve yourself, your peers, and the culture you work in over time
• Feel like ethical considerations are an inherent part of engineering

Note: We operate at an intersection where women, as well as other minority groups, are systemically 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

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe