Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Development

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Develop, implement and maintain software quality assurance processes and practices that comply with DO-178C standards 
• Conduct regular audits and conformity reviews of software development processes to identify and address potential non-compliance issues 
• Conduct Pre-SOI audits internally before authority involvement 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maintain quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle 
• Prepare and maintain detailed quality assurance documentation, including plans, checklists, and compliance reports, in accordance with DO-178C standards 
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to software quality assurance, DO-178C, AI and EN 9100 standards 

You should apply if you

• Have a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field  
• Have proven experience in software quality assurance with a focus on aerospace industry compliance standards such as DO-178C 
• Are experienced in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes for embedded software systems in regulated environments, preferably within the aerospace industry  
• Are familiar with software development life cycle (DSLC) processes and methodologies, particularly those applicable to safety-critical systems  
• Have an in-depth understanding of DO-178C guidelines, objectives and processes for software quality assurance and compliance  
• 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: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Helsing. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list.

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 stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

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