Lead Systems Engineer - LO Emission Control & RF Interoperability
As the Lead Engineer for Low Observability (LO) Emission Control and RF Interoperability at Helsing, you will spearhead efforts to minimize the system's electromagnetic signature while ensuring seamless coexistence of all RF systems. This role is pivotal in developing low-signature operational concepts, managing RF deconfliction, and leading system-level integration and verification to guarantee mission-critical performance and resilience, particularly within contested electronic warfare environments.
Key responsibilities include designing and owning emission control strategies for the overall system, encompassing both airborne platforms and ground components. You will manage day-to-day RF interoperability across various airborne payloads, such as radar/AESA, RWR/ESM, datalinks, SATCOM/LOS radios, GNSS, IFF, and telemetry, ensuring their coexistence without mutual degradation. Additionally, you will plan and execute EMC/EMI co-site assessments, define and manage frequency plans, and establish low-probability-of-detection (LPD) and low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) operation concepts to reduce detectability.
The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. You should have experience delivering RF/EMC co-site interoperability on airborne platforms and hands-on experience with multi-sensor RF integration, including AESA radar, ESM/RWR, datalinks, SATCOM/LOS radios, GNSS, and IFF. Proficiency in conducting interference analyses and implementing practical mitigations, as well as experience with EMC/EMI and over-the-air test campaigns, is essential. A strong understanding of antenna placement and coupling trade-offs, along with a demonstrated low-observability and signature-management mindset, is also required.
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. The company operates in a domain with unique technical requirements and constraints, providing opportunities to work on significant government contracts and contribute directly to the protection of democratic countries while balancing ethical and geopolitical concerns.
The company fosters an open and transparent culture that encourages healthy debates on the use of technology in defense, its benefits, and its ethical implications. Employees are trusted to practice responsible autonomy and critical thinking, focusing on outcomes rather than conformity. Helsing actively encourages diverse debate internally about its operations and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, allowing employees to take ownership of aspects of the company culture they care deeply about.