Solution Architect

Who we areHelsing 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.The roleAs Solution Architect – Land you are responsible for creating solutions in one of Helsing’s programmes that will determine the success of the land forces.As part of our team, you will directly participate in our work with industry partners, procurement agencies and land forces. You will take a central role in creating complex systems that deliver answers to the challenges of tomorrow\’s battlefield. Your work will include but will not be limited to deeply understanding customer demands and modern technologies with a focus on land defence systems.Working closely with the delivery teams at the intersection between operational needs and technical system design within Helsing requires strategic oversight, while maintaining tight control over the day-to-day project work. In this role, you are responsible for gathering customers\‘ needs and provide information into the production pipeline.We have assembled a distinctive partnerships-and-programmes team across various fields of expertise and backgrounds. Together we lift ambitions and shape the thinking of our industry partners and customers on software and AI in defence, national security, and intelligence.The day-to-dayDrive, perform and coordinate the development of designs for military land systems based on various inputsProvide guidance for our team as well as be responsible for the creation of solutionsWork closely with other architecture roles within our team to define the solutions and where responsibilities lieCommunication with external and internal stakeholders, you will work with and learn from leading experts to build lasting industry and customer relationshipsYou should apply if youHave experience in working with one of the following architecture tools: SPARX Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler and Archi. It is also beneficial to have – NAFv4 (NATO) and ADMBw (German military specialisation)Have strong experience in the field of System Engineering, specifically as a Solution Architect within the defence industry, focusing on land systemsHave a university degree in Information technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related fieldAre business fluent in German and EnglishYour personal values match ours: ownership, initiative, dedication to mission, speed and inclusivenessAre a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced environmentAre collaborative, humble and a problem-solverAre ready to meet all necessary measures and requirements that are required to receive a security clearance according to the respective national lawsNote: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Helsing. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list.Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fieldsHelsing’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.Our 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. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward.In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) 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 about.What we offerA focus on outcomes, not time-trackingCompetitive compensation and stock optionsRelocation supportSocial and education allowancesRegular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across EuropeA hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done – all whilst working with other engineering teams from day oneHelsing 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. 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.Helsing\’s Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr