Senior Design Engineer
Helsing · Washington, DC
Defenseonsitesenior
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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