# Mechanical Engineer, Kinematic Systems and Mechanisms

**Company**: Helsing
**Location**: Munich
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Aerospace & Defence

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## Description

## Job Overview

As Mechanical Engineer, Kinematic Systems and Mechanisms, you will own the design, analysis and validation of high-performance moving systems for Helsing's drone platforms.

## Responsibilities

- Design and develop mechanism architecture from concept to validated hardware

- Perform kinematic synthesis, multi-body dynamics analysis, torque and force profiling, and FEA

- Select and integrate electro-mechanical actuators, precision bearings, gearboxes, linkages, and structural joints

- Build and iterate functional mechanism prototypes, evaluate kinematic behaviour and structural integrity

- Produce robust 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and design documentation meeting aerospace quality standards

- Collaborate with systems, structures, and avionics teams across design reviews and integration milestones

## Requirements

- Experience designing and delivering complex kinematic mechanisms and moving systems for aerospace, drone, or similar applications

- Proficiency in multi-body dynamics tools, FEA, and 3D/2D CAD and PLM workflows

- Knowledge of precision mechanical components, aerospace-grade materials, and manufacturing processes

- Ability to act decisively with minimal guidance and own outcomes end-to-end

## Nice to Have

- Experience designing mechanisms for harsh or constrained operational environments

- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments and their application to kinematic system validation

## Benefits

- Competitive salary and VSOP options

- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support

- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

- Enhanced parental leave and family support

## Skills

### Required
- multi-body dynamics
- FEA
- 3D CAD
- 2D CAD
- PLM workflows
- precision mechanical components
- aerospace-grade materials

### Nice to have
- Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments
- MSC Adams
- MotionSolve
- SolidWorks Motion
- SolidWorks
- Siemens NX

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