Radio Engineer

As a Radio Engineer based in Germany, you will own radio communication end-to-end across new product development and iterations on existing systems. Working in one of the most contested domains of modern defence, the electromagnetic spectrum, you will translate real-world feedback from frontline drone operations into adaptable, resilient RF solutions. You will make well-reasoned decisions about when to integrate market-ready technology and when to build new capabilities, directly shaping how autonomous systems remain connected to the humans who command them. Your work ensures that the right information reaches the right decision-maker at the right moment, a capability that underpins every mission-critical outcome Helsing's systems support.

The day-to-day

• Monitor the evolving RF landscape and frontline operational feedback to identify gaps in existing solutions and define the direction for next-generation radio capabilities
• Test, validate and integrate radio communication systems into new and existing products, translating customer and internal requirements into reliable, field-ready solutions
• Partner with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to develop custom antenna and radio solutions optimised for mission success in contested electromagnetic environments
• Act as the company's subject-matter authority on radio communications, covering both Line of Sight and Satcom, to guide product decisions and inform technical strategy across teams
• Collaborate with governmental bodies to secure licensed-band approvals and build out an internal RF test laboratory equipped with specialist hardware for repeatable, high-fidelity testing

You should apply if you

• Have a strong technical foundation in radio systems across the full stack, including propagation characteristics, hardware constraints and real-world performance limitations
• Have integrated radio or antenna systems into hardware products and validated their performance against defined requirements in lab or field environments
• Communicate clearly and build productive working relationships with engineers, programme managers, customers and external partners to move technical work forward.