Flight Dynamics Modelling Engineer

• Develop flights dynamics models for different aerial platforms end to end: from model architecture definition and specification of numerical/experimental campaigns all the way to model validation in flight test 

• Support the specification and execution of tests for model validation

• Collaborate with interfacing disciplines such as Control, Aerodynamics, and Testing

• Follow and analyse flight tests

• Hold a M.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent degree

• Have at least 5 years of professional experience in flight dynamics modelling 

• Have very good skills in Matlab/Simulink

• Have a solid background in aerodynamics, stability and control, and systems modelling

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to report and present findings clearly and efficiently both internally and externally.

• Possess solid software engineering skills, writing clean and well-structured code in Matlab and/or languages like Python, Rust, Java, or modern C++

• Are passionate about keeping up to date with current research and enjoy reimplementing / extending papers on state of the art dynamics modelling

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

• Experience with control systems design, applied aerodynamics, system identification

• Previous experience in deploying dynamics models to real time test rigs such as HIL

• A (private) pilot license and/or flying RC model planes

• Helsing’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