UAV Hardware Engineer — Prototyping to Flight-Ready

Helsing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and stock options

Relocation support

Learning stipend

Gym membership

Enhanced parental leave

Paid family emergency leave

Job summary

Helsing in Oxford is looking for a Hardware Engineer to lead the design of UAV systems. This role directly impacts the ethical use of AI in defense. Responsibilities include end-to-end hardware design, prototyping, and validation testing. Candidates should have hands-on experience with UAV systems, proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary, relocation support, and a diverse work environment that values every voice.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and building UAV or similar hardware systems.
• Comfortable working across mechanical and electronic domains.
• Strong prototyping mindset, taking hardware from concept to flying article.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hardware design of UAV systems.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, and sensor subsystems.
• Develop and iterate physical prototypes rapidly.
• Define and execute hardware validation and flight-readiness testing.

Skills

UAV design experience

Mechanical and electronic systems

Prototyping mindset

CAD tools proficiency

Test campaign experience

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

Job description

Helsing in Oxford is looking for a Hardware Engineer to lead the design of UAV systems. This role directly impacts the ethical use of AI in defense. Responsibilities include end-to-end hardware design, prototyping, and validation testing. Candidates should have hands-on experience with UAV systems, proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary, relocation support, and a diverse work environment that values every voice.