About the role
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 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
