AI Research Engineer
Helsing is a defence AI company that builds autonomous systems and AI-driven software to support mission-critical operations and the protection of democratic societies.
The role, AI Research Engineer, involves developing and evaluating advanced machine-learning and AI systems for real-world defence use-cases. You will design, implement, and benchmark novel AI/ML methods — from model development to production-grade deployment — applying them to tasks like sensor fusion, autonomous perception, decision support, or real-time data processing under operational constraints.
Your work will contribute directly to Helsing’s AI-powered platforms used across land, air, sea, or multi-domain autonomous systems, helping deliver robust, scalable, and high-impact capabilities for defence and security environments.
This role is suited to engineers with a strong background in AI/ML, software engineering, and a readiness to work on challenging, high-stakes technology. Ideal for candidates comfortable combining research, engineering, and systems integration in a fast-paced, mission-driven context.
About Helsing
Helsing is a Munich-based defence technology company focused on building AI-powered software and autonomous systems for military applications across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company has rapidly scaled from its 2021 founding to become one of Europe's most valuable defence tech startups, valued at €12B following a €600M Series D led by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's Prima Materia. Helsing has delivered thousands of strike drones to Ukraine, acquired aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft, and unveiled the CA-1 Europa autonomous combat aerial vehicle. It is a key player in European technological sovereignty and defence AI.