About the job
Join Our Mission at Helsing
At Helsing, we are pioneering the future of defence technology through artificial intelligence. Our core mission is to safeguard democratic values and ensure that societies uphold their own ethical standards in technological advancements.
We believe that as champions of democracy, we bear a unique responsibility to navigate the development and deployment of transformative technologies like AI with care and integrity.
Our team consists of passionate engineers, AI experts, and dedicated program managers, all driven by a shared commitment to tackle some of the most intricate and meaningful challenges in the defence sector. We cultivate an open and transparent workplace culture that invites healthy discussions on the implications of technology in defence, its advantages, and its ethical dimensions.
Your Role
As a Flight Test Manager at Helsing, you will spearhead the establishment and management of a comprehensive flight test organization. This team will be tasked with providing high-quality test data to both internal stakeholders and external partners. You will define the necessary infrastructure, personnel, and collaborations essential for conducting safe and efficient flight tests throughout the product lifecycle, from initial R&D to final certification and acceptance testing. Your efforts in developing and integrating facilities, tools, and processes into a unified framework will facilitate the swift evaluation of our systems, ensuring that Helsing's defence AI capabilities are robustly validated and primed for deployment.
Daily Responsibilities
Recruit, lead, and empower a diverse team of engineers and pilots to execute sophisticated flight operations.
Design and implement thorough flight test plans addressing engineering requirements across the entire product spectrum.
Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling for flight test campaigns to ensure effective and timely execution.
Direct the safe and effective conduct of all flight test operations, supervising detailed flight preparations, test procedures, and risk management activities.
