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Senior Design Engineer

Helsing· Hardware Engineering
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Washington, DCFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Design Engineer role focused on mechanical and electrical design for UAV platforms, including architecture, trade studies, and integration of COTS/GOTS equipment to meet US customer requirements and regulatory standards. Emphasis on manufacturability, field assembly, and collaboration with systems and production teams to deliver robust, cost-effective UAV solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Modify and adapt existing UAV platform mechanical and electrical designs and interfaces to meet US customer needs, specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Own subsystems design and participate in the overall development of platform architecture, ensuring consistency in decision-making meetings
  • Conceptualize and design UAV and supporting system hardware configurations through comprehensive trade studies and analytical assessments
  • Develop modular solutions using WOSA (Weapons Open Systems Architecture) standards to ensure interoperability and upgradability
  • Create electronic architectures and mechanical design concepts, specification design, and select appropriate components
  • Produce 3D and 2D documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD/PLM tools, ensuring proper form, fit, and function of components by using analytical and simulation tools
  • Integrate COTS/GOTS equipment to meet high-level system objectives while managing size, weight, power, and cost constraints
  • Apply latest design and drawing standards, including ASME/ISO standards, GD&T, and strong consideration for manufacturing aspects
  • Design for manufacturing (DFM) and end-user field assembly, developing robust, scalable, and cost-effective components
  • Define and perform validation tests for technical maturation with general electronics and electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical testing
  • Create comprehensive design documentation in accordance with company guidelines and quality standards

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
  • Outstanding hands-on experience with 3D/2D CAD and PLM tools (preferably SolidWorks/PDM or similar platforms)
  • Strong knowledge of modular design principles and experience with WOSA or similar open systems architecture standards
  • Proven experience integrating COTS/GOTS equipment into complex systems
  • Knowledge of electronic component integration, preferably using ECAD/MCAD interfaces for component realization
  • Keen on fast-track developments and able to work independently, owning a project from concept to validation
  • Enjoy working in a highly flexible environment

Skills

Required:UAV system design3D/2D CAD and PLMWOSA / open systems architectureCOTS/GOTS integrationDFM / manufacturing support

Benefits

  • Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
Last updated Aug 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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