Robotics Senior Actuator Design Engineer
Helsing · Barcelona
Defenseonsitesenior
At a glance
Highlights
- Own next-generation robotic systems from concept through to production.
- Lead design of high-precision actuators and dynamic motion systems.
- Build robust, scalable platforms for real-world European defence deployment.
What they offer
- VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
- 5 days paid family emergency leave
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven mechanical engineer who has owned complex robotic systems end-to-end and thrives on cross-functional ownership, rigorous engineering quality, and building real-world defence robotics.
Requirements
- Shipped complex robotic, mechatronic, or automated systems to market with full-cycle ownership
- Expert-level 3D CAD modelling, ideally SolidWorks, with deep GD&T knowledge
- Applied structural and thermal FEA, static simulations and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience across CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal and additive manufacturing
- Clear communication of technical decisions to cross-functional stakeholders
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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