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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Helsing GmbH
- **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Communications Protocols, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Subsystems, System Testing
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/test-engineer-ground-helsing-10239108

## About the Role

· Infrastructure & GSE Mastery: Deep technical understanding of Ground Control Stations (GCS), pneumatic/mechanical launchers, tracking antenna arrays, and ruggedized power and control systems.

· Interface & Protocol Testing: Ability to sniff and analyse communication protocols between ground and air (IRONBIRD) to de-risk command-and-control latency and packet loss.

· HIL/SIL Setup: Experience building and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to simulate flight triggers on the bench.

· Environmental & Stress Testing: Competence in vibration, thermal, and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) "torture tests" on supporting hardware to ensure field survivability.

· Diagnostic Tooling: Skilled in the use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and network protocol analysers to perform root-cause analysis on ground-side hardware failures.

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.

Nice to Have

· Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in a relevant engineering discipline.

· Prior exposure to defense, dual-use, or regulated hardware in a test context is strongly preferred.

· Experience in an aerospace or defense environment operating under ITAR/EAR or equivalent national defense export control frameworks is an advantage.

## Description

Airworthiness is a system-level requirement. We cannot certify an aircraft if the launcher or the control link hasn't been rigorously de-risked. This role professionalizes our Ground-Side Engineering, moving our failure rate from the expensive flight-test phase to the low-cost laboratory phase. It is an investment in crash prevention and regulatory compliance.

The day-to-day

· Pre-Flight De-risking: Executing high-repetition "burn-in" tests on all new firmware and hardware configurations for the Ground Control Station and data links .

· Launch System Validation: Engineering tests for mechanical launch systems to ensure repeatable, safe exit velocities and structural integrity .

· The "Iron Bird" Connection: Acting as the link to the IRB Team by maintaining a ground-based "Iron Bird" to test system-wide reactions to simulated component failures .

· Regression Library: Building a library of ground-side edge cases and failure cases that must be passed before any new sub-system is cleared for flight integration .

· Documentation of Proof: Generating technical "De-risking Reports" and managing relevant testing cards in JIRA .