Configuration Manager

Who we are

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.

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.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. 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.

The role

As Helsing's Configuration Manager you will be responsible for establishing and leading the configuration management (CM) infrastructure at the aircraft and systems level. This senior role is critical for ensuring our complex aviation systems, including flight control, avionics, armament, and electronic warfare, meet stringent aerospace safety and quality requirements. Your focus will be on the overall aircraft and system configuration management, ensuring the integrity of our defence aviation solutions.

The day-to-day

• Develop and implement a robust configuration management infrastructure in line with ARP4754B guidelines

• Select, install, and configure CM tools and systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing development environments

• Establish version control systems, build systems, and artifact repositories to manage aircraft and system configurations effectively

• Ensure full lifecycle traceability from aircraft requirements down to system, hardware and software components

• Establish version control systems, build systems, and artifact repositories to manage software configuration items effectively

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maintain configuration baselines, ensuring traceability and integrity of all software products

• Own the problem reporting and change request process to facilitate effective tracking and resolution of software issues

• Organise and chair Change Control Boards (CCB) to evaluate and approve change requests, ensuring all modifications are systematically reviewed and authorized before implementation

• Work closely with systems development, integration, and verification teams to ensure smooth and compliant system delivery processes

• Provide essential training and support to engineering teams on CM tools, processes, and best practices within an ARP4754B framework

You should apply if you

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• Possess proven experience in configuration management for aircraft and complex systems within the aerospace and defence industry

• Have proven experience in designing and implementing a configuration management infrastructure compliant with ARP4754B

• Understand the relationship between ARP4754B and DO-178C (Software)

• Are experienced with version control systems (Git, SVN), build systems (Jenkins, Bamboo) and CM tools (IBM Rational, Jira)

• Are familiar with PLM tools, e.g. Teamcenter

• Can demonstrate strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies

• Have excellent communication skills for engaging at all levels within an organisation. We are a flat organisation so briefing to/working with the C-Suite can be expected

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with a curiosity to learn innovative technology and ways of working

• Can work independently in a dynamic, high-paced environment

Note: We operate at an intersection 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.

This position may require the successful applicant to apply for and be granted local and potentially other NATO security clearances.  

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

• 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.

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and VSOP options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

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