Lead Systems Engineer - Passive RF Sensing at Helsing in Munich

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 the Lead Engineer for Passive RF Sensing, you will direct the end-to-end integration and performance of airborne electronic surveillance systems, including Radar Warning Receivers, from initial requirements through to flight test. Your primary focus will be to translate mission threats into concrete sensor requirements, define the antenna architecture for optimal direction-finding, and manage emitter library data. You will guide co-site coordination to protect sensitive receivers from onboard transmitters and direct the verification campaign to…