(Senior) Systems Safety Engineer

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Helsing

Munich

On-site

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 a (Senior) Systems Safety Engineer at Helsing, you will be responsible for applying a comprehensive system safety approach within a specific program. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to and refine system safety processes across all programs, aligning them with Helsing's current and future organizational needs. Your efforts will ensure the robust integration of safety practices throughout organization design and development lifecycle.

You will work closely with both the development and delivery teams to ensure compliance with the required safety standards and methodologies for a specific product and domain.

The day-to-day

Conduct safety assessments, including Functional Hazard Assessment (AFHA/SFHA), Preliminary Aircraft/System Safety Assessment (PASA/PSSA), Safety Assessment (ASA/SSA) and Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) in accordance with ARP4761A
Perform hazard analyses and risk assessments at the system, subsystem, and component levels, ensuring compliance with the processes and tasks of MIL-STD-882
Develop and manage system safety requirements, including traceability, while supporting other engineering groups in integrating system safety into their design and development processes
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a System Safety Program Plan that complies with relevant standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD-882 and ARP4754B.
Present safety cases effectively to relevant stakeholders and influence decision-making processes
Support and participate in safety audits to confirm that systems meet safety objectives and adhere to applicable regulations

You should apply if you

Possess strong knowledge of safety standards and practices, specifically MIL-STD-882 and ARP4761A
Are familiar with systems engineering best practices, including requirement development, management, traceability, verification, and validation
Have proficiency in using safety analysis tools and techniques, including FMEA and FTA
Bring experience with requirement management tools such as Jama Software, IBM DOORS, or similar
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex safety concepts and processes effectively to non-expert audiences
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a plus