The role
As Lead Electronics Engineer, you will define and own the electronic architecture for Helsing's marine robotic systems — from early concept through to validated, production‑ready hardware. This role sits at a critical intersection: your designs will directly enable the AI, software, navigation and control systems that give Helsing's platforms their autonomous capabilities.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
- Define and own the end‑to‑end electronic architecture for marine robotic subsystems, ensuring consistency across hardware, software, AI, and navigation and control interfaces.
- Lead the selection of components, define specifications, and establish electronic design standards that balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with AI and software engineers to design hardware interfaces that support on‑board inference, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision‑making.
- Work with navigation and control engineers to ensure electronic subsystems meet the requirements for guidance, communication, and real‑time control.
- Design schematics and PCB layouts in coordination with mechatronics engineers, ensuring proper form, fit, and function through analytical and simulation tools.
- Mentor and guide engineers within the electronics discipline, raising the quality bar for design reviews, documentation, and technical decision‑making.
- Drive validation and verification campaigns — defining test strategies, performing hardware bring‑up, and leading electrical troubleshooting to mature designs toward production readiness.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive design documentation in line with Helsing's quality standards, including 2D/3D deliverables and manufacturing packages.
Qualifications
- Hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Have designed, built, and validated complex electronic systems from concept through to production (schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware integration).
- Have led or mentored other engineers on electronics design decisions, design reviews, or technical direction.
- Have deep knowledge of electronic component integration, including experience using ECAD/MCAD interfaces to realise tightly packaged assemblies.
- Have collaborated directly with software, AI, or control systems engineers to deliver integrated hardware‑software solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in English, both written and verbal, and can represent your discipline in cross‑functional discussions.
Nice to Have
- Have designed electronics for maritime embedded systems, autonomous platforms, or similarly constrained operational environments.
- Have practical experience with EMC design, testing, and certification.
- Have worked with battery management systems or robotic power distribution architectures.
- Have experience designing hardware interfaces for AI inference modules, sensor arrays, or autonomous navigation systems.
- Have contributed to design‑for‑manufacture processes, including collaboration with contract electronics manufacturers.
Why join Helsing
- Helsing’s work contributes directly to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns.
- The opportunity to face unique engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world.
- Work in a domain at the cutting edge of technical innovation, with advances often at a historic scale.
- Join a small but high‑impact company selected for significant government contracts.
- Opportunity to influence culture and work practices in a diverse, responsible environment.
Benefits
- A focus on outcomes, not time‑tracking.
- Competitive compensation and stock options.
- Relocation support.
- Social and education allowances.
- Regular company events and all‑hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe.
- A hands‑on onboarding program, building tooling and applications across the company.
Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under‑represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.
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