Field Engineer

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.

As a Field Engineer at Helsing, you will play a crucial role in maturing Helsing's cutting‑edge military AI products from proof of concept to large‑scale rollout. You will test combined software and hardware products throughout the product development lifecycle, in collaboration with world‑class software and AI engineers, product managers, and end users as part of a tight iteration loop. You will ultimately help assure the safety and reliability of Helsing's products.

The day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Testing combined software and hardware products end to end in the lab and in the field (including flying drones), capturing data, and providing feedback to Helsing’s software and AI engineers.
• Packing equipment, transporting it to the test locations (e.g., airfields), setting it up, performing tests, and then packing up at the end of the day.
• Installing AI software onto edge computing devices, using Helsing's in‑house deployment tools.
• Helping to design and improve test plans and safety SOPs.
• Defining and securing the resources needed to maintain an effective and efficient field testing operation.
• Advising on training course design and in‑service support procedures.
• Opportunities to travel to other testing locations in the UK, France, Germany, and beyond.

You should apply if you:

• Have a strong technical aptitude and natural curiosity.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Are a natural problem solver.
• Are passionate about protecting liberal democratic values by contributing to the defence and security sector.

Nice to have:

• Experience testing software and/or hardware products, at any stage of maturity (from prototype to production system).
• Experience flying drones, possession of pilot licences.
• Experience training end users on how to use complex hardware and/or software products, or providing support to end users.

Join Helsing and work with world‑leading experts in their fields. Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world.

What we offer:

• A focus on outcomes, not time‑tracking.
• Competitive compensation and stock options.
• Relocation support.
• Social and education allowances.
• Regular company events and all‑hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe.
• A hands‑on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”).

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.