IT Architect
Helsing
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 an IT Architect at Helsing, you'll craft IT solutions that play a vital role in the success of land forces within our program. You'll collaborate directly with industry partners, procurement agencies, and land forces, contributing to the development of complex systems that tackle future battlefield challenges. Your responsibilities include comprehending customer demands and leveraging modern technologies with a focus on land defense systems.
You'll work at the intersection of operational needs and technical system design, requiring strategic oversight and precise control over daily project execution. Your role involves designing IT solutions in a diverse product environment, focused on customer needs, and playing a critical role in our production pipeline.
The day-to-day
- Design and develop IT architectures for military systems
- Optimise system architectures within complex, highly restrictive IT landscapes
- Support the selection and integration of new technologies
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders for technical coordination
- Collaborate closely with other architecture roles and professions
- Create technical documentation and architecture specifications
You should apply if you
- Possess a degree in computer science, business informatics, or a similar qualification
- Have 3+ years of professional experience in IT architecture or system development
- Share our core values: ownership, initiative, dedication to mission, speed, and inclusiveness
- Excel in fast-paced environments
- Are collaborative, humble, and a problem-solver
- Are prepared to meet the requirements for obtaining a security clearance according to national laws
- Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Are an effective communicator and team player
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
- Proficiency with tools such as SPARX Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, or Archi, and familiarity with NAFv4 and ADMBw.
- Experience in system engineering contexts is beneficial.
Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields
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Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
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Competitive compensation and stock options
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Relocation support
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Social and education allowances
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Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe
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.