Product Manager — Electronic Warfare (Offboard & Cross-Platform)

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.<span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></span></p> </div> <h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <div> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7542" data-local-id="2d0fb62f-463d-4e49-8664-af53e5897eee">Electronic warfare is one of the most technically demanding and operationally consequential domains in modern defence — and it is one where Helsing intends to make a real difference. As Product Manager for Electronic Warfare, you will lead product work across offboard and cross-platform EW capabilities: from problem framing and discovery, through requirements definition and roadmap, to release and iteration in production. You will work directly with EW operators, analysts, and mission planners in their environments, translating complex and often ambiguous operational inputs into precise product requirements. Embedded within a cross-functional team spanning RF hardware, embedded software, machine learning, and ground-side tooling, you will ensure that trade-offs are surfaced clearly, decisions are made with confidence, and a consistent shipping cadence is maintained — even in security-constrained and data-scarce conditions. This role can be based out of either Munich or Berlin, with regular travel to customer sites across Europe.</p> </div> <h2>The day-to-day</h2> <p>Own the product scope for offboard and cross-platform EW capabilities — leading problem framing, discovery, requirements, roadmap, and release across the full product lifecycle</p> <ul> <li>Engage directly with EW operators, analysts, and mission planners in their working environments, converting operationally complex and often second-hand inputs into clear, actionable product specifications<br><br></li> <li>Define and continuously improve the workflows by which customers adapt Helsing's products to their own data environments and operational contexts under security and data-availability constraints<br><br></li> <li>Drive the end-to-end process by which mission-critical data products are built, validated, and rolled out across teams and platforms — maintaining rigour at every stage<br><br></li> <li>Determine how Helsing's products integrate with customers' existing data sources, intelligence systems, and mission planning tools, ensuring operational coherence at the point of use<br><br></li> <li>Facilitate clear decision-making across a cross-functional team spanning RF, embedded software, ML, and ground-side tooling — making trade-offs visible and ensuring they are resolved with appropriate urgency<br><br></li> <li>Establish and maintain a regular, reliable shipping cadence into production environments where the conditions for frequent deployment are difficult by default</li> </ul> <h2 id="You’ll-do-great-if-you….3" data-renderer-start-pos="15247"><strong>You should apply if you</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Have built and shipped data- or ML-driven products to specialist professional users in complex, high-stakes, or regulated domains — with real operational consequences for end users<br><br></li> <li>Have worked directly with end users in mission-critical or operational settings, translating ambiguous, real-world needs into precise and implementable product requirements<br><br></li> <li>Have successfully integrated products into existing customer data sources, intelligence systems, and operational toolchains — and maintained a consistent production shipping cadence in constrained<br>environments</li> <li>Engage substantively with engineering teams spanning RF hardware, embedded software, and machine learning — bringing enough technical fluency to make trade-offs legible and decisions well-founded<br><br></li> <li>Hold a degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or a related STEM discipline<br><br></li> <li>Hold a valid work permit for Germany, are eligible to undergo a German government security clearance at SÜ2 level, and have professional proficiency in English alongside working proficiency in German (B1 or above)</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2> <ul> <li class="text-start ">Experience building products for defence, government, or other mission-critical customers, particularly in data-scarce or security-constrained environments<br><br></li> <li class="text-start ">A background in radar, RF, or electronic warfare — whether academic, industrial, or operational (for example, as an EW operator, SIGINT analyst, or radar/EW engineer)<br><br></li> <li class="text-start ">Direct experience with offboard EW, including mission data analysis workflows, or with cross-platform and networked EW architectures</li> </ul> <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 id="What-we-offer" data-renderer-start-pos="3238"><span id="6afa48f9-b797-428b-aa69-0bc8163b3593" data-renderer-mark="true" data-mark-type="annotation" data-mark-annotation-type="inlineComment" data-id="6afa48f9-b797-428b-aa69-0bc8163b3593">What we offer</span></h2> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="5379bdd26ce6" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10294" data-local-id="1105cd8b5f79"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Competitive salary </strong>and<strong data-renderer-mark="true"> VSOP options</strong></p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10333" data-local-id="4586c7b5d968"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Relocation support</strong>: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10405" data-local-id="d6a68c0fb919"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Learning</strong>: €500/£450 yearly allowance</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10445" data-local-id="629e29ff33e2"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Health &amp; wellness</strong>: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10522" data-local-id="38730402f3dc"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Social</strong>: regular company events and monthly social allowances</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10586" data-local-id="0fd64884eaf2"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Enhanced parental leave</strong>: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers &amp; 6 weeks for secondary caregivers</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10692" data-local-id="9a825a034109"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Family support:</strong> 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10692" data-local-id="9a825a034109">A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one (Specifically for engineering and AI)</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10692" data-local-id="9a825a034109"><em data-renderer-mark="true">These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.</em></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="10692" data-local-id="9a825a034109">&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="11316" data-local-id="3a92da8b-c513-4911-99ce-dc5e4de2c10c"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.</em></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="11737" data-local-id="b718cdf8-8f33-4258-9423-7eb677b2abce">Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found&nbsp;<a class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu1v1w _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" href="https://helsing.ai/candidate-privacy-and-confidentiality-regime/" data-renderer-mark="true"><u data-renderer-mark="true">here</u></a>.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found <a href="https://helsing.ai/candidate-privacy-and-confidentiality-regime/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div>