Lead Systems Engineer - Passive RF Sensing

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems
Helsing

Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2021
$343M raised

Description

  • Direct the integration and performance of passive RF sensing systems from initial requirements through flight test.
  • Translate mission threat scenarios into measurable sensor requirements.
  • Define antenna architectures for optimal direction-finding performance.
  • Specify, validate, and analyze sensor and receiver performance, including direction-finding and RF distribution.
  • Manage emitter library data, classification support, frequency agility handling, and confidence metrics.
  • Coordinate co-site and electromagnetic compatibility measures to protect sensitive receivers from onboard transmitters.
  • Execute verification and test campaigns, including installed sensor performance assessment and data interface coordination with software and avionics teams.
  • Manage technical supplier relationships, including specification reviews, acceptance tests, change requests, and issue closure.

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience delivering passive RF sensors for airborne or complex platforms from concept to integration.
  • Understanding of threat radar phenomenology and the ability to convert scenarios into measurable sensor requirements.
  • Practical expertise with direction-finding architectures, error budgeting, and calibration.
  • Ability to specify and validate receiver performance using laboratory and flight data.
  • Experience implementing electromagnetic compatibility mitigation on platforms with strong transmitters.
  • Familiarity with emitter libraries and classification workflows (nice to have).
  • Experience defining interfaces to mission computers and avionics systems (nice to have).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options.
  • Relocation support of up to €2,500 plus 4 weeks of temporary accommodation.
  • €500/£450 annual learning allowance.
  • Gym membership and mental health support through Nilo.health.
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances.
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • 5 days of paid family emergency leave, plus a 100% remote work option during pregnancy and a phased return to work.

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