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Systems Engineer V&V - Air

Helsing - Munich, Bavaria, Germany - In-office - posted 2026-03-17

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Helsing is a defence AI company developing AI-enabled electronic warfare capabilities for next-generation fighter jets. You will lead verification and validation (V&V) efforts for a cutting-edge aerospace program from concept through maiden flight. In this role, you will own the V&V strategy and execution across hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) and software-in-the-loop (SiL) testing environments. Your responsibilities include: • Design and develop high-fidelity simulation models and virtual prototypes using MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys SCADE, or C++ to represent aircraft components, electronic warfare systems, RF environments, and aircraft dynamics • Create and integrate simulation models into HiL and SiL labs, ensuring seamless integration with the test infrastructure • Develop tools for test procedure creation, execution, and automation, with integration to requirements management systems and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks • Collaborate with software leads to define, derive, and validate high-level software performance requirements • Negotiate system qualification requirements and methods of compliance (MoC) with customers and regulatory authorities • Establish and maintain traceability across system qualification requirements and software development artifacts • Develop a comprehensive V&V product strategy to ensure successful qualification of the final system and software • Oversee preparation and authorization of all V&V documentation to meet aerospace and defence compliance standards • Lead final software product qualification activities with customers and authorities • Work with quality assurance to ensure all V&V deliverables meet established quality standards • Coordinate with project management to plan V&V activities, monitor technical progress, and guide the team toward successful qualification You will work with a world-leading AI software team on one of the most complex and impactful defence technology programs, requiring deep expertise in systems engineering, V&V methodologies, and aerospace/defence standards compliance.

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