Helsing is a Munich-based defence technology company that develops AI-enabled software and autonomous systems for military and security applications. Its product suite includes battlefield decision-support software, electronic warfare AI, autonomous air systems, loitering munitions, and underwater autonomous systems, positioning it as one of Europe’s leading defence AI startups focused on supplying democracies.

Products & services

CA-1 Europa An autonomous, multi-mission combat aircraft in the three-to-five-ton class, designed for scalable deployment, onboard AI, and operations in contested airspace.
Altra A software-defined reconnaissance and strike system that integrates ISR data, AI mission planning, command and control, artillery fire correction, and autonomous strike-drone operations.
HX-2 An AI-enabled strike drone designed for autonomous mission execution and precision engagement in contested operating environments.
SG-1 + Lura An underwater autonomous surveillance system combining mass-deployable SG-1 Fathom subsurface gliders with Lura software for edge-based acoustic detection, classification, and mission management.
Cirra An AI-based electronic-warfare system that evaluates emitter signals, classifies unknown anti-aircraft threats, and supports threat recognition during and after missions.
Centaur An AI pilot and mission software stack for autonomous air operations, providing decision-making and tactical execution for combat aircraft and other aerial systems.

Leadership

Nick Elliott Chair
Torsten Reil Co-founder and Co-CEO
Sasha Borovik General Counsel
Rigas Kouskouridas Senior Research Engineer
Gundbert Scherf Founder
Niklas Köhler Founder

Seniority mix

Entry & junior 2%
Mid-level 21%
Senior 67%
Lead & principal 9%
Manager & above 2%

Based on 58 open roles

Where they hire

Munich, Germany 25%
München, Germany 25%
Barcelona, Spain 19%
London, United Kingdom 16%
Washington, DC 12%

Top locations of 57 roles across 7 places

Brands & subsidiaries

Helsing London Grob Aircraft Blue Ocean Monitoring

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