Helsing is a Munich-based defence AI and drone company that develops defence software, drones, and military systems for air, land, sea, and underwater operations.
<h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.<span data-contrast="auto"> We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p> </div> <h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <div><span class="TextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">As </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">Mechanical</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0"> Designer, you will own the design and development of mechanical parts and full assemblies for current and future drone products within Helsing's physical products and hardware engineering </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">organisation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">. Working from requirements </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">through to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">validated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0"> hardware, you will translate engineering constraints into robust, scalable, and cost-effective components. Your work spans the full design cycle: from concept and CAD documentation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">through to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0"> prototype integration and validation testing. The designs you deliver will directly </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0">determine</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251308426 BCX0"> the structural integrity, manufacturability, and operational reliability of Helsing's drone platforms.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW251308426 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></div> <h2><strong>The day-to-day</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Own the mechanical design of drone components and full assemblies from concept to validated hardware, producing 3D models and 2D drawings that meet ASME/ISO standards and manufacturing requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Translate comprehensive requirements sets into design concepts, applying analytical assessments to standard mechanical elements such as bolts, bearings and fittings to verify form, fit and function</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Build and integrate prototypes hands-on, performing structured assessments to validate robustness, usability and ruggedised characteristics under operationally relevant conditions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Plan and execute validation test campaigns that drive technical maturation and reduce programme risk at each design milestone</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Produce comprehensive design documentation in compliance with company quality standards and PLM workflows, ensuring traceability across the full product lifecycle</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 id="You’ll-do-great-if-you….3" data-renderer-start-pos="15247"><strong>You sho