Helsing
Senior Design Engineer
Washington, DC · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Experience
- Several years; no specific number stated.
- Education
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
About the job
Designs and validates mechanical and electrical architectures, subsystems, and hardware configurations for UAV and autonomous platforms adapted to US customer requirements.
What you'll do
- Adapt existing UAV mechanical and electrical designs and interfaces to customer specifications and regulatory requirements; own subsystem design and contribute to platform architecture.
- Develop modular hardware concepts, conduct trade studies, integrate COTS/GOTS equipment, and design for manufacturing and field assembly.
- Create CAD documentation and design specifications, then define and perform validation tests and troubleshooting.
What they ask for
- Several years of mechanical and/or electrical design experience 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; SolidWorks/PDM or similar preferred.
- Knowledge of modular design principles and WOSA or similar standards, plus experience integrating COTS/GOTS equipment into complex systems.
Nice to have
- Professional experience with US defense customers and familiarity with US military specifications and standards.
- Experience with UAV design, export controls, schematic/PCB design, EMC, actuators and sensors, battery systems, environmental testing, FEA, or airworthiness certification.
Tools
SolidWorks, PDM, WOSA, COTS/GOTS, ASME/ISO, GD&T, ECAD/MCAD
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