Flight Control Systems Engineer

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Helsing

Munich

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Posted April 15, 2026

Job Description

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 Flight Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a fly-by-wire flight control system working closely with industry partners. You will be responsible not only for defining the system, but also driving it through all development stages and ultimately onto the flying platform. In achieving this goal you will work with a diverse, high-calibre team of experts, strategists and partners.

The day-to-day

Lead the technical development of system architectures and define requirements for flight control, vehicle management, and flight management functions, in close collaboration with internal teams and partners
Plan and lead the execution of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements development to qualification.
Plan and lead the preparation of technical deliverables and documentation
Create the certification and compliance documentation and ensure adherence to aviation and regulatory standards throughout the development lifecycle
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
Provide regular reporting on project status and technical changes to Chief Engineering and Programme Management

You should apply if you

Hold a relevant degree such as a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Have led the design and development of flight control hardware and software for an airborne platform including tasks related to systems engineering, safety, aircraft certification, and avionics integration
Have a deep knowledge of the development of avionics complex HW & SW development and have experience in the application of system level (ARP4754 and ARP4761) and SW/HW level (DO-178C and DO-254) standards to safety critical sy

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