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.
Address issues and non-compliances with Export Control and Customs regulations/processes to Group Export Control
Identify and assess Export Control and Customs risks of Helsing France and its dependent subsidiaries
Anticipate and manage export authorizations and customs permits (if necessary, if applicable) and be the direct interface with the Authorities in France such as DGA and other institutions
Responsible for the creation of France specific requirements and specifications (IT and NON-IT)
Responsible for the maintenance of the French export control intranet including its further development specifically for FR and develop a customs knowledge center for Helsing SAS
Responsibility and / or cooperation for very complex programs and projects (complexity can be based on product, supply chain, countries involved, export control regulations) for FR
Responsible for transforming FR Sanctions and Embargo Regulations to operational needs for Helsing SAS.
Classification of Items pursuant to the French Export Control and AFCI
Commodity Code Determinations pursuant to FR Customs Laws and Regulations
Building a FR Customs center of Competence
Responsible for Export and Import as well for any reporting pursuant to FR laws and regulations
Have experience in Business Administration, Legal in Export Control and Customs Function for more than 4 years
Possess a proven track record and success story mastering Trade Compliance for a legal entity
Have exceptional knowledge of FR Export Control and Customs regulations and operations
Have first Experience with US Re-Export Laws and Regulations such as EAR or ITAR
Are commited to acting with integrity, as the foundation of the company's success, reputation and sustainable growth, and have knowledge of potential compliance risks
Have first knowledge about EAR and ITAR
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.
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
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
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.