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Helsing is a defence AI company focused on protecting democracies through technological leadership and ethical AI development. This role sits at the intersection of Chief Engineering, Flight Test, Product, and Programme management, coordinating Helsing's participation in military exercises.
You will own end-to-end participation in a major multinational air exercise, from initial registration through final debrief. Your responsibilities include translating exercise and interoperability requirements into prioritized engineering and product changes, serving as the primary point of contact for customer and Bundeswehr stakeholders, and managing all logistics, airworthiness certification, security concepts, and on-site execution.
Day-to-day activities include:
- Owning Helsing's participation in multinational air exercises end-to-end, covering registration, applications, airworthiness and certification evidence, security concepts, logistics, and coordination of on-site execution
- Serving as first point of contact for customer, Bundeswehr, and exercise-authority stakeholders, resolving requirements questions and keeping commitments realistic and documented
- Translating exercise and interoperability requirements into a prioritized change list for Chief Engineering and Product teams, tracking changes to a flight-ready baseline
- Building and maintaining integrated exercise schedules, risk registers, and readiness gates, flagging slippage early
- Handling classified material and information-security obligations correctly, from participant clearances to data handling and post-exercise reporting
The role requires someone who can represent Helsing credibly with external stakeholders, coordinate complex technical and operational conversations, and keep teams moving when timelines compress and requirements evolve. You will work with world-leading experts in defence AI and aerospace, contributing directly to the protection of democratic countries while balancing ethical and geopolitical concerns.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven track record coordinating military exercises or comparable engineering test programmes in defence, aerospace, or related sectors
- Ability to represent the organization credibly with customers, partners, and suppliers, handling contractual and operational conversations independently
- Fluent communication in German and English, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical audiences
- University degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject, including mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering
- Ability to work securely with classified data and understanding of information-security rules governing it
- Capability to keep teams moving when timelines compress and requirements are still taking shape
- High performer who thrives in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative, humble, problem-solving mindset
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Readiness to meet all necessary requirements for security clearance according to national laws
NICE-TO-HAVE:
- Familiarity with tactical data links, particularly Link 16
- Working knowledge of security gateways, cryptography, data networks (especially red-black separation)
