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Senior Design Engineer

Helsing · Washington, DC

Defenseonsitesenior
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Design mechanical and electrical architecture for innovative UAV platforms.
  • Adapt UAV systems to meet US customer specs and regulatory requirements.
  • Create modular, scalable solutions optimized for manufacturing and field assembly.

What they offer

  • Focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
  • Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
  • Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
  • Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven design engineer with years of UAV or aerospace experience who thrives in fast-paced development and hands-on hardware ownership. You care about robust, manufacturable autonomy and collaborative technical leadership.

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical design for UAV platforms or aerospace systems
  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
  • Hands-on experience with 3D/2D CAD and PLM tools, preferably SolidWorks/PDM
  • Knowledge of modular design principles and WOSA or similar open systems architecture standards
  • Proven experience integrating COTS/GOTS equipment into complex systems
  • Knowledge of electronic component integration, preferably using ECAD/MCAD interfaces
  • Keen on fast-track developments and hardware realization
remote policy
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position

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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