The posting, in Helsing's own words
archived Nov 12, 2026Who 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 Bring Something Amazing Initiative:
Helsing’s mission is to protect our democracies. Delivering sovereign AI and mission-critical software capability requires exceptional engineering talent at every level. Following our recent funding and the success of early-career engineers across our teams—including talent from our Formula Student partnerships—we are opening multiple roles across our London and Munich Physical Products Engineering teams. Traditional recruitment often places artificial barriers in front of early-career builders. Resumes rarely tell the full story of your technical depth, intuition, or drive. To solve this, we are piloting a direct, craft-first hiring path: Bring Something Awesome to Apply (BSA2A). (This route is designed specifically for early-career engineers. It is entirely optional, you may still apply via our standard job listings if you prefer.) Please note that candidates will be considered for the office nearest to them but may also be required to relocate.
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The Process:
At the core of our technical interview philosophy is Bring Something Awesome (BSA). A dedicated session where candidates present an ambitious technical project they have designed, built, or contributed to. With BSA2A, we are bringing this step to the very front of the application. Instead of an initial CV and recruiter screen, you apply by submitting a short (maximum 10-minute) prerecorded video walkthrough of something technically compelling you have built. We look for: Engineering depth & craft: Technically challenging hardware designs. First-principles problem solving: The ability to deconstruct complex technical challenges autonomously. Clear technical communication: The ability to explain the how and why behind your trade-offs succinctly. Candidates selected through BSA2A move into an accelerated, streamlined technical assessment: Expression of Interest: Complete the short form below to confirm your eligibility. Our team will review submissions. Video Submission: Eligible candidates receive a private link with detailed guidance to upload their 10-minute BSA walkthrough. Every video is evaluated directly by a Helsing engineer, not an algorithm or automated keyword filter.