Systems Analysis Engineer in London

Who we areHelsing is a defence AI company. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. The roleAs a Systems Engineer, you will drive the end-to-end technical delivery of advanced capabilities, with a primary weighting towards software-intensive systems. You will own systems engineering activities across the full V-cycle - spanning requirements definition, system architecture, detailed design, integration, verification, validation, and release. Serving as a key technical integrator across disciplines, you will collaborate daily with software architects, AI engineers, and hardware developers to ensure system-level alignment and technical consistency. Combining rigorous analytical depth with confident customer-facing communication, you will conduct system-level testing, drive rapid design iterations through root-cause failure analysis, and interface directly with customer stakeholders.The day-to-dayDrive systems engineering execution across the entire V-cycle (requirements capture, architecture, design, integration, verification, validation, and release), with an emphasis on software systems. Plan and execute system-level testing; analyse complex test data and lead root-cause analysis on failures and anomalies to steer rapid design iterations. Collaborate daily across multi-disciplinary engineering tracks - partnering closely with software architects, hardware developers, and AI engineers to maintain interface management and architectural coherence. Champion modern engineering practices, data-driven diagnostic approaches, and collaborative development tools to accelerate delivery. You should apply if youHave delivered a software product to a UK MoD or other B2B/B2G customer, or at minimum delivered an integrated hardware and software product end-to-end. Possess comprehensive experience across the full engineering V-cycle (requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, validation, release), with your experience weighted towards software rather than hardware. Have a proven ability to conduct system-level testing, analyse test data, and support complex root-cause failure analysis to drive rapid iteration cycles. Are comfortable collaborating daily with software architects, hardware developers, and AI engineers to maintain system-level consistency and alignment across disciplines. Hold an active UK Security Clearance (SC). Communicate with full fluency in English, written and spoken Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematicallyunder-represented. Nice to HaveExperience working with Palantir or equivalent data integration and analytics toolsets. Practical systems engineering or delivery experience in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Practical use of AI tools to accelerate engineering workflows (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT/Claude, or specialist tools for requirements analysis, test data review, and documentation). Python or general software development skills. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML. Willingness to work in London and travel to customer sites across UK. Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields Helsing’s work is important. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the worldOur work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply aboutWhat we offerCompetitive salary and VSOP optionsRelocation support: up to 2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodationLearning: 500/450 yearly allowanceHealth & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowancesEnhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to workThese are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.