Mechanical Engineer, Kinematic Systems and Mechanisms

The role

You will own the design, analysis, and validation of high-performance moving systems for drone platforms. This includes mechanism architecture, kinematic synthesis, and building functional prototypes.

What you will do

• Own mechanism architecture from concept through to validated hardware
• Perform kinematic synthesis, multi-body dynamics analysis, torque and force profiling and FEA
• Select and integrate electro-mechanical actuators, precision bearings, gearboxes, linkages and structural joints
• Build and iterate functional mechanism prototypes hands-on
• Design lifetime and fatigue test campaigns
• Produce 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, kinematic analysis reports and design documentation
• Collaborate with systems, structures and avionics teams

Required qualifications

• Designed and delivered complex kinematic mechanisms and moving systems for aerospace, drone or similarly demanding applications
• Proficiency in multi-body dynamics tools such as MSC Adams, MotionSolve or SolidWorks Motion
• Proficiency in FEA for structural validation
• Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD and PLM workflows using SolidWorks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter
• Apply advanced GD&T and statistical tolerance stack-up analysis
• Selected and integrated precision mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, ball screws and high-strength fasteners
• Working knowledge of aerospace-grade materials and manufacturing processes including CNC machining, composites and additive manufacturing
• Set up test rigs and executed functional, environmental and lifetime test campaigns on kinematic systems
• Act decisively with minimal guidance

Nice to have

• Experience designing mechanisms for harsh or constrained operational environments
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments

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)
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• 22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• 6 weeks parental leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days of paid family emergency leave
• 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
• Hands-on onboarding program

About the company

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