About the job
About Us
At Helsing, we are a cutting-edge defense AI company dedicated to safeguarding democracies. Our mission is to attain technological leadership, empowering open societies to maintain sovereignty and uphold ethical standards.
We are deeply committed to the responsible development and deployment of advanced technologies like AI, recognizing our unique obligation as democracies.
We are an ambitious team of engineers and AI specialists, seeking mission-driven professionals to join our European teams in tackling complex and impactful challenges. Our culture promotes transparency and encourages healthy discussions on the ethical implications of technology in defense.
The Role
The Chief Mission Systems Engineer will act as the technical authority for our entire mission, leading and providing expertise across all system segments of our reconnaissance satellite constellation. This includes guiding the design, integration, verification, and operation of the comprehensive mission architecture, encompassing the satellite, launch, ground, and operations segments.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge business development, solution design, and system realization. You will spearhead the implementation of systems engineering practices for Helsing’s programs, crafting innovative solutions, establishing requirements and architectures that align with industry standards, and overseeing the technical execution of projects.
Collaboration will be key as you work alongside internal teams, industry partners, and procurement agencies to convert business opportunities into practical engineering solutions. You will ensure project alignment with customer needs while facilitating seamless execution, acting as a critical link between commercial and realization teams. This role requires a proactive, strategic approach to systems engineering, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of activities while fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
Daily Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and decision-making for mission systems engineering.
- Oversee the integration and verification processes across multiple system segments.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer objectives.
- Drive innovative engineering solutions and establish best practices in systems architecture.

