Mechanical Design Engineer - Robotics

Helsing; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and VSOP options

Relocation support up to €2,500

Learning allowance: €500/£450 yearly

Health & wellness: gym membership

Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid

Job summary

Helsing, a defence AI company in Barcelona, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for robotics. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring robust designs and effective collaboration with electrical and software engineers.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include competitive salary, relocation support, and health & wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics or automation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles including statics, dynamics, and material properties.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanisms, systems, and electromechanical assemblies for robotic applications.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineering teams.
• Conduct simulations, stress analysis, and FEA to ensure reliability and safety.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software (SolidWorks)

FEA/simulations

Prototyping

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Who We Are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

The role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of our robots. You will be responsible for creating robust and efficient mechanical mechanisms, assemblies, and systems that integrate with advanced robotic technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, bringing together expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanisms, systems, and electromechanical assemblies for robotic applications, including structures, actuators, and motion systems.
• Collaborate closely with the electrical and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
• Prototype, test, and iterate on mechanical designs to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Analyze project specifications, materials, and manufacturing methods to ensure that designs meet both functional and production objectives.
• Use CAD tools (SolidWorks) to create detailed designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings.
• Participate in design reviews, contributing innovative solutions and improvements.
• Conduct simulations, stress analysis, and FEA to ensure reliability, durability, and safety of the designs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during product development and manufacturing processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in robotics and mechanical design to incorporate cutting‑edge technologies into our products.

Qualifications / What you should apply if you

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Have 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics or automation.
• Are proficient with CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
• Have a strong understanding of mechanical principles, including statics, dynamics, and material properties.
• Have experience with FEA, simulations, and mechanical stress analysis tools.
• Have hands‑on experience with prototyping and testing.
• Are familiar with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal manufacturing and injection molding.
• Have excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Have experience with robotics, automation, or mechatronics systems is highly desirable.

Why join Helsing

• Contribute directly to the protection of democratic countries while balancing ethical and geopolitical concerns.
• Work in a domain with highly unusual technical requirements where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital.
• Collaborate on cutting‑edge technologies such as reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, and deployment infrastructure.
• Be part of a rapidly growing company that has already secured significant government contracts.
• Enjoy a culture that encourages responsible autonomy, critical thinking, and ownership of outcomes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning allowance: €500/£450 yearly
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
• Hands‑on onboarding program (“Infraduction”) to build tooling and applications across the company.

Equality and privacy statement

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