Mechanical Engineer, Kinematic Systems and Mechanisms

In this role you own the design, analysis and validation of high-performance moving systems for Helsing's drone platforms, from deployment mechanisms to landing gears. You will apply kinematic synthesis, multi-body dynamics, and FEA to deliver flight-worthy hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate with the airframe. The work combines hands-on prototyping with rigorous documentation and testing to meet aerospace standards. You will contribute to a mission-driven company tackling advanced, ethically-aware defense technology.

• Competitive salary
• Relocation support
• Learning allowance
• Health & wellness benefits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Remote work option

• Own mechanism architecture from concept through validated hardware, performing kinematic synthesis, multi-body dynamics analysis, torque/force profiling and FEA to meet requirements
• Select and integrate actuators, bearings, gearboxes, linkages and joints, applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO 1101) to control backlash and alignment
• Build/iterate functional mechanism prototypes, test kinematic behavior and plan fatigue/lifetime campaigns to validate models
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings and design documentation with traceability from requirements to verified output
• Collaborate with systems, structures and avionics teams to ensure interfaces and reliability across environmental/operational conditions

• Designed and delivered complex kinematic mechanisms for aerospace/drone applications
• Proficiency in multi-body dynamics tools such as MSC Adams, MotionSolve or SolidWorks Motion
• FEA for structural validation
• 3D/2D CAD and PLM workflows (SolidWorks/PDM or Siemens NX/Teamcenter)
• Advanced GD&T and statistical tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience selecting/integrating precision mechanical components (bearings, gearboxes, ball screws) and aerospace materials/processes
• Ability to set up test rigs and conduct functional/environmental/lifetime tests
• Decisive, ownership mindset, capable of end-to-end solution development

• Decisive and proactive
• Ownership of outcomes
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Kinematic synthesis
• Multi-body dynamics analysis
• FEA (structural validation)