Hardware Engineer - Physical Products
Helsing · London; Oxford · London · Oxford
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At a glance
Highlights
- Own end-to-end UAV hardware design from concept to flight-ready builds.
- Work across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and electronics systems.
- Help equip democratic societies with capable, cutting-edge defence technology.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks for primary and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days family emergency leave and flexible return to work
- Hands-on onboarding program building tooling with engineering teams
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven builder with hands-on UAV or autonomous hardware experience who prototypes at pace, owns designs end-to-end, and cares about ethical, impactful defence technology for democracies.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience designing and building UAVs or similarly complex autonomous hardware systems
- Depth in at least one of: aerodynamics and flight mechanics, mechanical and structural design, or electronics and avionics
- Strong prototyping track record taking hardware from concept to flying article at pace
- Proficient with relevant engineering tools such as CAD, FEA, CFD, Altium, or MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience defining and running hardware validation and test campaigns
- Clear communication in written and spoken English
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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