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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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