Security Guard

Who 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 role

As a Physical Security Specialist at Helsing Germany GmbH in Munich, you will oversee and safeguard the comprehensive physical security of our locations. You will manage the entire supply chain of Official Secrets, ranging from rigorous facility inspections to the validation of implemented security systems and the secure handling of classified materials. This role is crucial to maintaining the operational integrity of our facilities, ensuring that our environments remain secure against evolving threats while enabling our teams to advance our core mission safely.

The day-to-day

• Monitor security camera networks actively to identify and mitigate suspicious activities or anomalies

• Investigate and respond to alerts via the hazard detection and alarm management systems to ensure rapid threat containment

• Escort and supervise contractors, maintenance staff, and external visitors to maintain secure site protocols

• Manage incidents and escalate critical information in alignment with the established alarm response matrix

• Monitor global and local news continuously to identify and pre-empt potential security threats

• Disseminate security-relevant updates and alerts across standard internal communication channels

• Draft comprehensive incident reports, shift logs, and operational documentation to maintain accurate security records

• Monitor and manage access control systems to prevent unauthorised entry

• Coordinate with emergency services (police, fire department, medical) as the central dispatch hub during crises

• Perform routine health checks on all security infrastructure, including cameras, sensors, and software, to ensure uninterrupted operation

• Manage and track physical keys and digital access tokens to control access to restricted areas

• Operate the internal emergency hotline to provide immediate assistance to employees

• Provide comprehensive security support for medium and high-profile company events

You should apply if you

• Demonstrate extensive practical expertise in physical security guarding and incident management

• Apply strong technical knowledge to operate and troubleshoot complex security systems and access controls

• Communicate fluently in both German and English to coordinate effectively with national and international suppliers and internal teams

• Display a thorough understanding of handling classified materials and maintaining the integrity of Official Secrets

• Make sound, rapid decisions during high-pressure situations or emergencies

• Navigate complex regulatory and compliance frameworks related to physical security

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.

Nice to Have

• Hold recognised certifications in physical security or crisis management

• Possess prior experience working within the defence, intelligence, or secure technology sectors

• Demonstrate familiarity with advanced hazard detection and alarm management software

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

• Competitive salary

• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

• Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances

• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.

• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.

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.

Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here.