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Deployed Hardware Engineer

Helsing· Hardware Engineering
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Munichfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Rapid Prototyping Engineer focused on translating concepts into flight-ready hardware for Helsing's drone platforms, owning end-to-end build cycles from concept to field testing, and delivering integrated, testable prototypes.

Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, and assemble flight-ready prototypes, including complex folding structures, deployment mechanisms, and integrated avionics bays.
  • Modify airframes, build custom electrical wiring harnesses, and integrate power distribution and avionics systems for rapid iteration across the drone fleet.
  • Integrate and configure flight control platforms (PX4, ArduPilot, or equivalent autopilots), flash firmware, calibrate onboard sensors, and resolve system anomalies during bench and pre-flight testing.
  • Plan and execute functional and lifetime test campaigns in the field, using telemetry data to iterate CAD models and mature prototypes.
  • Collaborate with design and test engineers to surface integration risks early and deliver targeted hardware solutions to keep the developmental fleet on schedule and mission-ready.

Qualifications

  • Unmanned aerial systems or complex mechanical/robotic systems through full lifecycle from concept to field testing.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter) with structural validation techniques (FEA) and GD&T understanding.
  • Hands-on workshop fabrication with composites, metals, 3D printers, precision tools, and soldering.
  • Practical experience integrating/troubleshooting flight control platforms, payload electronics, and power distribution on UAVs or similar platforms.
  • Comfort with incomplete documentation and evolving requirements; ability to take end-to-end ownership and apply engineering judgment.

Skills

Required:Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) lifecycle3D CADFlight control integration

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning allowance €500/£450 yearly
  • Health & wellness support (gym membership and mental health support)
  • Social: regular events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
  • Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy, phased return to work
  • Onboarding program (Infraduction) to build tooling and learn the tech stack across teams
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

AI for electronic warfareAI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systemsAutonomous air dominanceMass defence manufacturingRecce strike softwareUnderwater autonomous massliquid-ai-recruiting-target
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