Senior Flight Test Engineer

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 Flight Test Engineer at Helsing, you will take ownership of our military flight test programmes, from initial concept and safety planning through to live execution and final reporting. You will serve as the critical bridge between our advanced AI-enabled systems and the live military aircraft they are integrated into, responsible for proving that mission systems, sensors, and weapon integrations perform as intended in the most demanding operational environments. You will define flight test strategy, lead complex campaigns including international live-fire exercises, and collaborate closely with engineering teams, test pilots, and armed forces…