Robotics Senior Mechanical Engineer
Helsing · Barcelona
Defenseonsitesenior
At a glance
Highlights
- Drive mechanical architecture for next-generation robotic systems.
- Own complex electromechanical systems from concept to production.
- Build robust platforms for real-world defence deployment.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and 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 for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support with emergency leave and flexible return to work
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven mechanical engineer with end-to-end ownership of complex robotic systems. You thrive in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly, and care about building robust technology for European defence.
Requirements
- Shipped complex robotic, mechatronic, or automated systems to market with ownership across full product development cycle
- Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, ideally SolidWorks, with deep knowledge of GD&T
- Applied structural and thermal FEA, static simulations, and tolerance stack-up analysis in production-grade systems
- Extensive experience across CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
- Communicate complex technical decisions with clarity 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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