Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Automation: Develop and maintain automated deployment (CI/CD), testing, and scaling processes.

• Monitoring & Observability: Build and manage monitoring systems to track application health, performance, and user experience.

• Incident Management: Respond to production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures.

• Collaboration: Work with development, product, and operations teams to improve development processes and product delivery.

• Code & Architecture: Contribute to architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and ensure high-quality, maintainable code.

• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance within production systems.

You should apply if you

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and VSOP options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Own the mechanical design of parts and full assemblies

• Create design concepts based on comprehensive requirements and analytical assessments

• Produce 3D and 2D documentation, ensuring the proper form, fit, and function of components

• Apply the latest design and drawing standards, with a strong consideration for manufacturing aspects

• Develop robust, scalable, and cost-effective components

• Define and execute validation tests for technical maturation

• Create comprehensive design documentation in accordance with company guidelines and quality standards

You should apply if you

• Have several years of experience in mechatronic design, ideally for underwater robotics or similar demanding applications

• Have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field

• Possess outstanding hands-on experience with 3D/2D CAD and PLM tools (preferably Solidworks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter)

• Have proven knowledge of ASME/ISO drawing standards, mechanical design standards, and analysis capabilities for mechanical elements

• Have knowledge of the constraints associated with the underwater maritime environment

• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Are eager to drive fast-track developments and realise innovative solutions

• Enjoy working in a fun, highly flexible environment

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

• Have experience with ROV or AUV design and system under external pressure

• Have experience with actuators (brushed and brushless motors, servomotors, magnetic coupling) and sensors used in underwater robotics or more generally in mechatronics

• Have experience with hydraulic systems and their design

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and VSOP options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Own the end-to-end hardware design of UAV systems, from early-stage prototyping through to flight-ready builds
  
  
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, and sensor subsystems into cohesive, manufacturable drone architectures
  
  
• Develop and iterate physical prototypes rapidly, balancing performance, weight, and durability constraints
  
  
• Define and execute hardware validation and flight-readiness testing, including bench, integration, and field trials
  
  
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, and avionics teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration
  
  
• Produce clear design documentation, schematics, and BOMs in accordance with company quality standards
  
  
• Evaluate and select COTS components, working with suppliers to meet technical and programme requirements

You should apply if you

• Have hands-on experience designing and building UAV or similar complex autonomous hardware systems
  
  
• Are comfortable working across both mechanical and electronic domains — from airframe structures to PCB layout and power systems
  
  
• Have a strong prototyping mindset, with experience taking hardware from concept to flying article at pace
  
  
• Are proficient with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and comfortable with electronics design tools (e.g. Altium)
  
  
• Have experience defining and running hardware validation and test campaigns
  
  
• Thrive in fast-moving environments where iteration speed and engineering judgement matter equally
  
  
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options

• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Defining system and component-level specifications

• Designing schematics for complex electronic systems

• Developing MCU firmware for real-time embedded applications

• Performing PCB layout design, from initial concept through to manufacturing

• Defining and executing validation and test plans

• Contributing to system-level design and architecture decisions

• Troubleshooting and debugging electronics and electrical systems across hardware and firmware

You should apply if you

• Have 5+ years of experience designing electronics, including schematics, PCB design, and firmware development

• Hold a BSc in Electronics Engineering or a related field (MSc preferred)

• Are proficient in both English and Spanish

• Are able to work independently, owning projects end-to-end from concept through to validation

• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

• Experience with C2000 MCUs or similar DSP-oriented microcontrollers purpose-built for motor control

• Proficiency with advanced debugging tools, such as hardware debuggers, oscilloscopes, and motor control-specific profiling tools

• Experience with CAN, SPI, UART, or other embedded communication protocols in real-time systems

• Background in high-performance student engineering projects, such as Formula Student or similar competitions

• Familiarity with robotics or robotic actuation systems

• Experience working in a startup or R&D environment, where adaptability and initiative are key

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options

• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Design and develop electronic circuits and PCBs — from requirements capture through schematic design to layout — covering power electronics, digital electronics, and mixed-signal architectures
  
  
• Collaborate proactively with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronic assemblies into the airframe and overall system architecture
  
  
• Drive requirements-to-design traceability, actively supporting requirements flow-down and contributing to aircraft-level (A/C) requirements and flight support documentation
  
  
• Design and integrate cable harnesses and connectors, including selection, routing, and integration into complex electromechanical assemblies
  
  
• Develop and execute unit-level tests and support system-level integration and flight testing, troubleshooting issues pragmatically across hardware/software boundaries
  
  
• Produce complete design documentation including schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and integration drawings using tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
  
  
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as LTSpice to validate design decisions early in the development cycle
  
  
• Contribute to reliability and safety analyses, including FMEA and reliability prediction, to ensure designs meet required standards
  
  
• Design and integrate communication interfaces, including protocols such as CAN Bus, Ethernet, RS422/485 and similar interfaces, ensuring robust and reliable data and power distribution across the platform
  
  
• Work with RF and radio systems, including datalinks, GNSS, SATCOM, and other radio-frequency technologies relevant to UAV platforms, ensuring reliable connectivity and positioning across all operating conditions
  
  
• Support production and test teams throughout the manufacturing, bring-up, and verification phases, providing hands-on engineering support on the shop floor when needed
  
  
• Stay curious and keep learning — our domain evolves rapidly, and we value engineers who actively seek out new technologies, methods, and best practices

You should apply if you

• Have professional working experience in electronic circuit design, PCB design and layout, covering power electronics, digital electronics, and mixed-signal systems — ideally within aerospace, UAV, or similarly demanding domains
• Are proficient in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad, and comfortable using circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice for design validation and analysis
  
  
• Have an understanding of RF and radio systems used in UAV or aerospace applications — including datalinks, GNSS, SATCOM, and related antenna and signal integrity considerations
  
  
• Have hands-on experience with onboard communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Ethernet, and similar digital interfaces, and understand their integration within complex embedded electronic architectures
  
  
• Have proven experience with cable harness and connector design, including selection, routing, and integration of harnesses into complex electromechanical assemblies
  
  
• Possess solid ECAD/MCAD co-design experience, and are comfortable collaborating with mechanical engineers to ensure proper form, fit, and function of electronic assemblies within their physical enclosures and airframe interfaces
  
  
• Can perform requirements flow-down and traceability, translating system-level requirements into electronic design specifications and supporting aircraft-level (A/C) documentation and flight support activities
  
  
• Are familiar with reliability and safety engineering practices, including FMEA and reliability prediction methods, and understand their importance in safety-critical systems
  
  
• Have experience defining and executing unit and system-level tests, and are comfortable working hands-on during integration, verification, and troubleshooting campaigns
  
  
• Can apply ASME/ISO drawing standards and relevant aerospace design and documentation standards
  
  
• Are comfortable working cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems engineers in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
  
  
• Are able to support production and test teams during manufacturing bring-up and verification phases
  
  
• Communicate excellently in English, both written and verbal
  
  
• Are pragmatic, curious, and eager to learn — you adapt quickly, take ownership, and thrive in a highly flexible and mission-driven environment

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and VSOP options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Own subsystems electronic design and participate in the overall development of the architecture and its consistency and in decision-making meetings.

• Create electronic architectures, specification design and select appropriate components.

• Create schematics and layout design by working closely with mechatronic engineers.

• Create 3D and 2D documents and ensure proper form, fit, function of components by using analytical and simulation tools.

• Apply latest design and drawing standards, including consideration of manufacturing aspects

• Define and perform validation tests for technical maturation with general electronics and electrical troubleshooting.

• Create comprehensive design documentation and under consideration of company guidelines and quality standards.

You should apply if you

• Have several years of experience designing electronics (schematic and PCB design)

• Have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Have strong knowledge of electronic component integration, preferably in using ECAD/MCAD interfaces for component realization

• Communicate excellently in English, both written and verbal

• Are keen on fast track developments and realisations and are able to work independently, owning a project from concept to validation

• Enjoy working in a highly flexible environment

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

• Have professional working experience in the field of electrical design of maritime embedded systems or similar applications

• EMC design and validation experience

• Have experience with hydrophones acquisition systems and more generally underwater sensors.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and VSOP options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Lead the mechanical design of current and future complex drone products, including the creation of complete 3D and 2D documents for parts and assemblies

• Ensure optimal integration of mechanical and electronic components using ECAD/MCAD tool capabilities

• Develop and implement relevant workflows to ensure traceability throughout the full product lifecycle

• Assess, cascade and define design requirements on all product levels and take care of full traceability throughout the V&V process

• Perform risk assessments as well as initiate and lead mitigation activities

• Take care of all design safety aspects and deliver comprehensive assessments (e.g. DFMEA, FHA)

• Ensure application of relevant standards for the design definition, materials, manufacturing and drawing generation

• Ensure design effectiveness regarding costs, scalability and robustness

• Create comprehensive design documentation and guidelines

• Strictly adhere to industry and quality standards

You should apply if you

• Have professional working experience in the field of mechanical design of aerospace structures or similar applications

• Possess expert hands-on experience in using 3D/2D CAD and PLM tools, preferably with Solidworks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter; ECAD/MCAD knowledge appreciated

• Have strong knowledge of ASME/ISO drawing standards, mechanical design standards and analysis capabilities for mechanical elements

• Have experience in working with requirement management tools (a plus)

• Can prove ability to act as an interface to key customers, including managing technical assessments and negotiations

• Communicate excellently in English, both written and verbal

• Are keen on fast-track developments and realisations

• Enjoy working in a highly flexible environment

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Define and own the end-to-end electronic architecture for marine robotic subsystems, ensuring consistency across hardware, software, AI, and navigation and control interfaces

• Lead the selection of components, define specifications, and establish electronic design standards that balance performance, cost, and manufacturability

• Collaborate with AI and software engineers to design hardware interfaces that support on-board inference, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making

• Work with navigation and control engineers to ensure electronic subsystems meet the requirements for guidance, communication, and real-time control

• Design schematics and PCB layouts in coordination with mechatronics engineers, ensuring proper form, fit, and function through analytical and simulation tools

• Mentor and guide engineers within the electronics discipline, raising the quality bar for design reviews, documentation, and technical decision-making

• Drive validation and verification campaigns — defining test strategies, performing hardware bring-up, and leading electrical troubleshooting to mature designs toward production readiness

• Produce and maintain comprehensive design documentation in line with Helsing's quality standards, including 2D/3D deliverables and manufacturing packages

You should apply if you

• Hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline

• Have designed, built, and validated complex electronic systems from concept through to production (schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware integration)

• Have led or mentored other engineers on electronics design decisions, design reviews, or technical direction

• Have deep knowledge of electronic component integration, including experience using ECAD/MCAD interfaces to realise tightly packaged assemblies

• Have collaborated directly with software, AI, or control systems engineers to deliver integrated hardware–software solutions

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in English, both written and verbal, and can represent your discipline in cross-functional discussions

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

• Have designed electronics for maritime embedded systems, autonomous platforms, or similarly constrained operational environments

• Have practical experience with EMC design, testing, and certification

• Have worked with battery management systems or robotic power distribution architectures

• Have experience designing hardware interfaces for AI inference modules, sensor arrays, or autonomous navigation systems

• Have contributed to design-for-manufacture processes, including collaboration with contract electronics manufacturers

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

• A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one 

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.