Lead Electronics Engineer

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.   As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.   We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.  We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.   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. You will work closely with AI and software engineers to ensure that hardware interfaces, sensor integration, and power architectures meet the demands of on-board inference and real-time autonomy. Alongside navigation and control engineers, you will shape how electronic subsystems support guidance, communication, and mission-critical decision-making at sea. You will also collaborate with mechatronics and test engineers to ensure that designs are robust, manufacturable, and validated under operational conditions. Your technical leadership will be essential in making coherent architectural decisions across these disciplines, delivering scalable and cost-effective electronics that strengthen the capabilities of platforms such as the SG-1 Fathom and the Lura AI system — directly supporting the defence of democratic nations. To see what you will be contributing to, explore our marine products at  https://helsing.ai/de/lura . The day-to-day 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 You should apply if you 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 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. 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, se