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Lead Systems Engineer - EO/IR Sensing

Helsing · Munich

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
66 days
Helsing's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Helsing's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Helsing
high
117 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
2026-10-08

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About this role

As the Lead Systems Engineer for EO/IR Sensing at Helsing, you will manage the integration of airborne electro-optical/infrared targeting systems, from defining requirements to overseeing flight tests and operational releases. Your role involves translating mission needs into performance specifications, ensuring effective sensor operations, and coordinating with technical suppliers to maintain compliance and performance standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Have delivered EO/IR targeting systems through integration, test, and operational release
  • Can translate complex mission scenarios into concrete detection, recognition, and identification requirements
  • Possess practical expertise with sensor mode design and sensor scheduling across various mission phases
  • Have integrated detection and classification pipelines, including confidence metrics and false-alarm control
  • Can guide verification and testing processes while debugging issues across imagery, algorithms, and avionics

Nice to have

  • Have practical experience with ML-based Automatic Target Recognition (ATR)
  • Understand multi-sensor cueing and track association, such as radar or ESM to EO/IR handover

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 and wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

Worth weighing

  • The role involves complex technical requirements and ethical considerations in the defense sector.
  • No specific salary information is provided.
  • The company emphasizes a culture of debate and autonomy, which may appeal to candidates seeking a dynamic work environment.

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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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