Compliance Verification Engineer
The Compliance Verification Engineer at Helsing plays a critical role in ensuring flight safety by serving as the final authority for approving all software-related certification reports and conformity documents. This position involves full ownership of the software certification lifecycle, ensuring that internal processes are audit-proof and compliant. The engineer will act as the primary technical point of contact for software aspects of certification, building and maintaining trust with regulatory authorities.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and independently approving planning documents such as the PSAC and SAS to ensure compliance with development and verification strategies. The role involves leading and executing all Stages of Involvement (SOI #1–4) to verify process maturity and verification readiness. Additionally, the engineer will perform in-depth technical reviews of software requirements and design, oversee software verification procedures, witness software tests, and lead surveillance audits and technical meetings with certification authorities.
Candidates should have extensive experience in airborne software development and verification according to ED-12C (DO-178C). Eligibility or prior experience in a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) role within a Part 21J environment is required. A deep understanding of EASA AMC 20-115D and associated certification memos is essential, along with a strong background in auditing software life cycle processes and performing Stages of Involvement (SOI).
Helsing offers a focus on outcomes rather than time-tracking, competitive compensation and stock options, relocation support, social and education allowances, and regular company events to foster team cohesion across Europe.
Joining Helsing means contributing directly to the protection of democratic countries while balancing ethical and geopolitical considerations. The company operates in a domain with unique technical requirements, where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. Employees face unique engineering and AI challenges that have a meaningful impact on the world.