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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Helsing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Helsing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Helsing
- high 90 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
- Hiring momentum
- 187 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.
About this role
As a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Low Observability Materials and Shaping at Helsing, you will work on ensuring air vehicles meet critical survivability requirements through advanced material integration and structural shaping. Your day-to-day tasks will include developing radar cross-section and infrared material concepts, creating technology maturation roadmaps, collaborating with suppliers, and overseeing testing activities to optimize air vehicle shapes.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.
What you need
- Relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering with a focus on low observability, RCS/IR materials, and structural integration
- Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, radar cross-section reduction techniques, and infrared signature management
- Proven track record of leading supplier development and testing programmes
- Eligibility for national security clearance
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Proficiency in German
What you get
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role involves working in a highly specialized and potentially high-pressure environment due to the nature of defence work
- The company emphasizes a culture of debate and critical thinking, which may not suit everyone
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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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