Quality Assurance Engineer - Development
Estimated salary
€4,835 – €7,832per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Helsing is a defence AI company focused on protecting democracies through technological leadership. As a Quality Assurance Engineer – Development, you will maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure quality assurance is embedded throughout the development lifecycle of software-intensive projects. You will work within the Quality System & Development Assurance team, supporting EN 9100 and AQAP compliance, conducting audits, and acting as the responsible QA engineer on programmes. The role involves liaising with project teams, process owners, and external stakeholders, requiring precise communication in both English and German. You will navigate complex contractual and regulatory requirements, translating them into practical quality plans and ensuring compliant execution.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within aerospace, defence, or another regulated industry.
- Solid working knowledge of EN 9100 (incl. ISO 9001); familiarity with AQAP 2110/2210/2310 and/or DO-178C is a strong advantage.
- Experience with development assurance in software-intensive environments, understanding how quality requirements apply across the software development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience conducting audits (internal or external) and working with quality plans in a project context.
- Communicate with precision and confidence in both English and German - written and spoken.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities across both QMS and programme workstreams, and can navigate ambiguity without losing focus.
- Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, approaching problems with both rigour and pragmatism.
- University degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced 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 work
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€75,996/year
€6,333/month
Total Deductions
€30,101
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,824/mo
€45,895/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€14,270
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,067
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€987
🏠 Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1650
Groceries
€350
Transport
€90
Utilities
€250
Internet
€45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€55
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€5
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€3,824
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€1,402 (37%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,402 monthly, which is €16,824 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €76,002 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Munich
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Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
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Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
🎉
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
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Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
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Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
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Helsing is a pan-European defence AI company building real-time battlefield awareness and autonomy software that fuses sensor data into a sovereign operating system for democratic nations.
Relocation support provided
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The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.