Mechanical Designer

The role

You will own the design and development of mechanical parts and full assemblies for drone products. You will work from requirements through to validated hardware, producing 3D models and 2D drawings.

What you will do

• Own the mechanical design of drone components and full assemblies from concept to validated hardware
• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings that meet ASME/ISO standards and manufacturing requirements
• Translate requirements sets into design concepts
• Apply analytical assessments to standard mechanical elements to verify form, fit and function
• Build and integrate prototypes hands-on
• Perform structured assessments to validate robustness, usability and ruggedised characteristics
• Plan and execute validation test campaigns
• Produce design documentation in compliance with company quality standards and PLM workflows

Required qualifications

• Designed and delivered mechanical parts and assemblies for aerospace or similarly demanding applications
• Use of 3D and 2D CAD tools such as SolidWorks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter
• Apply ASME/ISO drawing standards and mechanical design standards confidently
• Analytical assessment of standard mechanical components
• Integrated and tested prototypes hands-on
• Communicate complex design intent clearly in written English
• Produce documentation that meets rigorous engineering quality standards within a PLM environment
• Act decisively with minimal guidance

Nice to have

• Familiarity with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) principles applied within fast-paced, iterative drone or UAV development programmes
• Experience working within structured product development processes, including requirements management and design review gating

Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Regularly company events and monthly social allowances
• 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers
• 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• 5 days of paid family emergency leave
• 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

About the company

Helsing is a defence AI company. Their mission is to protect democracies through technological leadership.