Systems Engineer - Armament Control System
Estimated salary
€5,182 – €7,798per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Helsing is a European defence AI company, and this Munich role takes end-to-end technical responsibility for its safety-critical Armament Control System (ACS) across hardware, software, testing, qualification and safety. You will define the system concept and architecture for on-aircraft and ground-station armament control, including tactical data links, against standards such as MIL-STD-1760, ARP4754A, DO-178C and DO-254. You will own ACS requirements and supplier specifications in DOORS or Polarion, act as the technical counterpart in supplier selection and contract negotiations, and coach more junior engineers. Candidates should have taken a safety-critical aerospace or defence system through qualification, designed architectures spanning hardware, software and interfaces, and applied airworthiness and safety standards in practice. An extended German security clearance (Ü2/Ü3) and fluent English and German are required.
Requirements
- Have taken a safety-critical aerospace or defence system through to qualification, and can explain the trade-offs you made along the way
- Design architectures that span hardware, software and interfaces, with working knowledge of embedded systems and tactical data links
- Write precise requirements and supplier specifications, and work fluently in requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion
- Apply airworthiness and safety standards, for example ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882 or MIL-STD-1760, in everyday engineering decisions
- Communicate technical reasoning clearly in written and spoken English and German, to customers as well as engineering colleagues
- Hold, or are willing and able to obtain, an extended German security clearance (erweiterte Sicherheitsüberprüfung, Ü2 or Ü3)
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Competitive salary and VSOP (virtual stock option plan) options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning allowance of €500/£450 per year
Health and wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Regular company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 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
€77,880/year
€6,490/month
Total Deductions
€30,966
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,909/mo
€46,914/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€14,935
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,242
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,012
🏠 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:€3,909
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€1,487 (38%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,487 monthly, which is €17,844 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 €77,880 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
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
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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
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Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
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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
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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