Senior Design Engineer

The role

You will modify and adapt existing UAV platform mechanical and electrical designs to meet US customer requirements. You will design mechanical and electrical architecture for unmanned and autonomous systems and conduct trade studies for hardware configurations.

What you will do

• Modify and adapt existing UAV platform mechanical and electrical designs and interfaces
• Own subsystems design and participate in platform architecture development
• Conceptualize and design UAV and supporting system hardware configurations
• Develop modular solutions using WOSA standards
• Create electronic architectures and mechanical design concepts
• Produce 3D and 2D documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD/PLM tools
• Integrate COTS/GOTS equipment
• Apply design and drawing standards including ASME/ISO and GD&T
• Design for manufacturing and end-user field assembly
• Define and perform validation tests for technical maturation

Required qualifications

• Several years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical design for UAV platforms, aerospace systems, or similar demanding applications
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with 3D/2D CAD and PLM tools
• Strong knowledge of modular design principles
• Experience with WOSA or similar open systems architecture standards
• Proven experience integrating COTS/GOTS equipment into complex systems
• Knowledge of electronic component integration

Nice to have

• Professional working experience with US defense customers and familiarity with US military specifications and standards
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design, including airframe structures, propulsion integration, and payload mounting
• Knowledge of export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and experience working on US defense programs
• Experience with schematic and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design for embedded systems
• Familiarity with EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) design and validation
• Experience with actuators and sensors used in aerospace or mechatronics applications
• Background in Battery Management Systems and power circuit design
• Experience with environmental testing requirements for aerospace applications
• Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for structural and thermal analysis
• Understanding of airworthiness certification processes and safety assessment methodologies

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits package
• Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position

About the company

Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies. They are growing US operations with a team of mission-driven professionals.