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 Safety Manager (System Safety), you will lead the system-safety domain across our platforms. You will develop and maintain the System Safety Programme Plan (SSPP) and coordinate hazard identification, preliminary hazard analysis (PHA), risk assessment and system-level safety architecture. You will ensure safety
requirements trace cleanly to system functions, and lead system-wide safety activities that identify, assess and mitigate weapon-specific safety
requirements. Your work integrates every weapon safety demand into the system safety lifecycle and keeps our systems compliant with applicable regulations. You make sure the technology that protects our democracies is safe by design, and safe in the field. The day-to-day Develop and maintain the System Safety Programme Plan (SSPP) as the authoritative reference for all system-safety activities Coordinate hazard identification, preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) and risk assessment across the system safety lifecycle Define and govern system-level safety architecture, ensuring full traceability of safety
requirements to system functions Aide the process of getting newly developed systems into service by assessing the system safety and deriving necessary evidence (e.g. SAR) Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of weapon-specific safety
requirements, integrating them into the system safety lifecycle Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards across all system-wide safety deliverables You should apply if you Lead system-safety programmes and own artefacts such as the SSPP end to end Conduct hazard identification, PHA and risk assessment across complex systems Define system-level safety architecture and maintain traceability from
requirements to functions Assess and mitigate weapon-specific safety
requirements within a system safety lifecycle Interpret and apply relevant safety regulations and standards in a defence or safety-critical context Communicate fluently in German and English (C1 or equivalent) to collaborate internationally and locally Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed
qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.
Nice to have Familiarity with functional safety standards such as MIL-STD-882 or comparable frameworks Working knowledge of safety practices in weapon systems or safety-critical aerospace platforms What we offer Competitive salary and VSOP options Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health) Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work These are the core
benefits across all locations; there may be additional
benefits in specific sites. Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation. Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here .
Helsing develops artificial intelligence software, autonomous systems, and defense technologies for military and government applications. Its products include AI-enabled software for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, underwater surveillance, autonomous aircraft, and strike drone operations, along with systems that connect existing defense equipment into AI-enabled networks. The company also designs autonomous air, land, and underwater platforms that support data processing, mission planning, and operational decision-making. In addition, Helsing works with government and industry partners to integrate AI capabilities into defense infrastructure and supports the development and deployment of software-defined autonomous systems.
Location
Munich, Berlin
Total raised
$1.6B
Last stage
Series D
Investors
Torsten Reil
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Niklas Köhler
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
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