Define the product vision and roadmap for the perception software stack of uncrewed combat aerial vehicles. Lead the development of EO/IR and RF sensor processing, data fusion, and perception-based navigation. Requires experience shipping sensing or fusion capabilities in aerospace, defence, or robotics.
Key Highlights
Own the full perception software stack from sensor processing to collaborative multi-aircraft operations
Translate complex operational mission needs into technical requirements and measurable KPIs
Bridge the gap between operational users, AI engineers, and flight test teams
Key Responsibilities
Own the product strategy and roadmap for airborne perception, including EO/IR and RF sensor processing and situational awareness
Translate operational needs and customer requirements into product requirements, measurable KPIs, and acceptance criteria
Collaborate with perception, fusion, autonomy, and navigation engineers to resolve architecture-level trade-offs
Define how perception outputs and the common operating picture serve mission autonomy and human operators
Partner with systems engineering, flight test, and safety teams to shape test and evidence strategies
Shape the perception data strategy with ML infrastructure teams for collection and simulation
Engage directly with customers and operational users to gather feedback and run demonstrations
Technical Skills Required
Sensor Data Processing
Multi-sensor Data Fusion
Product Management
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Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Regular company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave (22 weeks primary / 6 weeks secondary)
5 days of paid family emergency leave
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Nice to Have
Experience with collaborative or distributed fusion across multiple platforms
Knowledge of perception-aided navigation (visual, image-based, or terrain-referenced)
Expertise in military aviation, ISR, or electronic warfare
Understanding of tactical data links and NATO standards (e.g., Link 16)
Experience with airworthiness and safety certification processes (e.g., DO-178C)
Hands-on experience with ML-based perception and synthetic data
Experience working with European defence customers and procurement agencies like BAAINBw
Job Description
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.
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