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Lead Systems Engineer

Helsing · Washington, DC

Posted 20 days ago

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This role has been open
20 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

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About this role

As the Lead Systems Engineer at Helsing, you will oversee the systems engineering life cycle for advanced loitering munition systems for the U.S. Army. Your role involves translating military requirements into engineering specifications, leading a team of systems engineers, and ensuring compliance with technical standards throughout the development process. You will also collaborate with various engineering teams and government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities while managing program risks and technical reviews.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • University degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
  • 10 or more years of systems engineering experience across the life cycle of complex defense, aerospace, or munition systems
  • Outstanding communication skills, including presenting engineering artifacts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience developing subsystem and component requirements and interfaces, including mission systems
  • Experience with systems engineering, requirements elicitation and management, integration, and test activities on complex DoD weapon systems
  • Experience on mature aircraft or munition development programs, including operational testing and airworthiness certification

What you get

  • Generous compensation and benefits package including insurance coverage (medical and travel)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, compensation determined by various factors
  • Role involves significant responsibility and technical authority, which may lead to high expectations
  • Work is in a highly regulated and technical domain with unique challenges
  • Emphasis on ethical considerations in the defense industry may not appeal to all candidates

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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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