Electronics Engineer
Helsing · London; Oxford · London · Oxford
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At a glance
Highlights
- Design bespoke PCBs powering Helsing's defence platforms from concept to bring-up.
- Define electrical architecture for UAV platforms across avionics and systems.
- Iterate rapidly to de-risk designs and validate field-ready electronics concepts.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support via Nilo.health
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid primary, 6 weeks secondary
- Family support including paid emergency leave and remote work option during pregnancy
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven electronics engineer with professional experience in demanding domains like aerospace who thrives collaborating across disciplines to build reliable, field-ready defence technology.
Requirements
- Designed and integrated electrical and electronic systems professionally, ideally in aerospace or demanding domain
- Proficient in PCB design and layout with ECAD tools like Altium Designer or KiCad and simulation like LTSpice
- Able to interpret complex datasheets and translate electrical constraints into sound design decisions
- Experienced designing cable harnesses, defining comms interfaces, and working with RF/radio systems
- Collaborates across mechanical, software and systems engineering with clear English communication
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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