Systems Architect - Electronic Warfare

Helsing

Munich, Germany

The role

As the System Architect for Electronic Warfare, you will own the end-to-end EW architecture for the airborne platform, defining the threat-driven capability roadmap, system partitioning, and overall integration strategy. You will translate operational scenarios into verifiable system requirements and architect the complete sensor-to-effector kill chain, including the multi-sensor fusion between RF and EO/IR systems. This strategic leadership role involves driving the digital engineering and performance modelling efforts, defining the master test and evaluation strategy, and managing critical technical trade-offs with all internal teams and external suppliers.

The day-to-day

Own the end-to-end EW architecture for an airborne platform: threat-driven capability roadmap, system partitioning, interfaces, and integration strategy across sensors.
Translate operational scenarios into EW requirements and measurable KPIs;
Define the EW CONOPS and behavior;
Establish the sensor-to-effector kill chain: detection → classification/ID → geo-location → threat evaluation → technique selection → execution → assessment, including timing budgets and data products;
Lead multi-sensor fusion architecture (RWR/ESM + radar + EO/IR + navigation);
Architect threat library/mission data concepts;
Establish system safety and assurance for autonomous EW actions;
Lead digital engineering for EW performance modeling;
Define the test and evaluation strategy;
Coordinate cross-functional design decisions with airframe, avionics, comms, mission computing, and suppliers; manage technical trade-offs;
Own key interfaces/ICDs;
Manage supplier technical governance.

You should apply if you

Hold a relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field;
Have experience in EW/mission systems architecture for airborne platforms with end-to-end ownership;
Can convert threat-driven scenarios into EW requirements + KPIs (timing budgets, coverage, sensitivity/geo-location performance, response latency, survivability metrics);
Have designed or led an operational EW CONOPS and autonomous behavior;
Understand the sensor-to-effector chain and technique selection logic including real-time constraints;
Have strong multi-sensor fusion experience (ESM/RWR + radar + EO/IR + nav), including track correlation and confidence management;
Have owned threat library/mission data architecture (data model, validation, versioning, update pipeline, integration into onboard logic);
Can lead safety, assurance, and cyber/COMSEC considerations for autonomous EW actions in a regulated environment;
Have defined test & evaluation strategies and verification matrices for EW capabilities across HIL, range, and flight testing;
Are comfortable driving cross-functional and supplier governance: ICDs, architecture reviews, trade studies, and issue closure with objective evidence.