Configuration & BOM Engineer
Helsing · Washington, DC · Martinsburg, WV
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Own the Bill of Materials as single source of truth across all programs.
- Turn CAD assemblies into an executable, auditable, buildable structure.
- Give leadership a clear view of build readiness, cost, mass and blockers.
What they offer
- Insurance coverage including medical and travel
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid holidays
Ideal candidate
Systematic, direct owner of complex hardware who chases missing details and holds the build standard. Thrives in ambiguity at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing to keep democracies-defending products buildable.
Requirements
- Significant experience owning BOMs for complex electromechanical hardware in fast-moving environment
- Deep practical fluency with PLM and ERP systems and product data structuring
- Strong knowledge of engineering change management, revision, configuration control and effectivity
- Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and CAD assemblies
- Experience working with procurement and suppliers on lead times, quotes, origin and qualification
- Highly numerate and systematic with automation mindset; scripting, SQL or Python a plus
- Exceptionally organized and direct, comfortable escalating and holding build readiness standard
- Able to work with ambiguity and set standards where none exist
- US Citizenship
- remote policy
- Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
Lab profile
About Helsing
Defence AI company building AI-enabled capabilities to protect democracies.
What they build
- Autonomous combat drones (HX-2)
- AI agents for fighter aircraft
- AI-based surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Known for
- Defence AI
- Autonomy and robotics
- Perception and sensor fusion
- Avionics and systems engineering
Key facts
- Founded in 2021
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
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