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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 9 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 Senior Flight Test Engineer at Helsing, you will lead military flight test programmes, overseeing everything from initial planning and safety assessments to execution and reporting. Your role involves designing and conducting rigorous test campaigns, collaborating with engineering teams and military partners, and ensuring the integration and performance of advanced military systems in demanding environments.
- 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
- Experience in flight testing of fast-jet or advanced military aircraft
- Deep expertise in complex military systems including weapon integration and military sensors
- Proven ability to plan and lead complex flight test campaigns in international or live-fire environments
- Strong focus on flight safety and operational urgency
- Excellent communication skills across technical and military audiences
Nice to have
- Graduated as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Pilot from an internationally recognised Test Pilot School
- Experience working with European armed forces or NATO partner organisations
What you get
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- 22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Worth weighing
- No salary figure provided
- Role involves high responsibility and accountability in a critical field
- Work environment emphasizes ethical considerations and diverse debate
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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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