Systems Engineer - Land

As a Systems Engineer, Land, you will define the system architecture for one of Helsing's land defence programmes and keep every customer requirement traceable through to software and hardware design. You will run integration, verification, validation, qualification and certification, so that capability reaches land forces on schedule and to contracted quality and cost.

What you'll do

• Define the system architecture for a land defence programme, and hold traceability from customer requirements through to software and hardware design
• Run integration, verification, validation, qualification and certification, so that capability reaches land forces on schedule and to contracted quality and cost
• Act as subject-matter expert on reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) for several project teams, and set the quality protocols that keep the programme compliant with defence standards and government regulation
• Partner with software architects and engineers to turn system-level requirements into software solutions, and keep technical decisions aligned across teams
• Analyse system risks and vulnerabilities, quantify their impact on programme milestones, and agree mitigations with customers and industry partners

What you'll need

• Have delivered systems engineering on defence programmes, including architecture, requirements management and integration
• Have guided a project team through technical delivery to agreed schedule, quality and cost
• Can apply RAMS, verification and certification practice to safety-critical systems
• Hold a university degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field, and communicate fluently in English with customers and partners
• Are able to travel, and can meet the requirements for security clearance under the relevant national law
• Are fluent in German and English

Nice to have

• Have worked alongside procurement agencies or land forces during acceptance and in-service support
• Have introduced modern software or AI capability into an established defence platform

What they offer

• 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
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers