Hardware Electronics Engineer - Robotics
Helsing
| Company | Helsing |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Barcelona |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
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.
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
We are looking for an experienced and passionate electronics engineer with a hands-on and problem-solving mindset to join us at our office in Barcelona. You will work on solving real challenges in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in cutting-edge legged robotics. You will design and develop electronic systems, including schematics (SCH) and printed circuit boards (PCBs), from concept to implementation. We are seeking someone who is both talented and deeply motivated: someone who can identify and tackle complex challenges, turn bold ideas into reality, and make a meaningful impact as part of an ambitious team
The day-to-day
Defining system and component-level specifications
Designing schematics for complex electronic systems
Performing PCB layout design, from initial concept through to manufacturing
Defining and executing validation and test plans
Contributing to system-level design and architecture decisions
Troubleshooting and debugging electronics and electrical systems across hardware and firmware
You should apply if you
Have at least 5 years of experience designing electronics (schematic, PCB design)
Have a BSc in electronics (MSc preferred)
Are proficient in English
Are able to work independently, owning a project from concept to validation
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
Familiarity with robotics or robotic actuation systems
Experience working in a startup or R&D environment, where adaptability and initiative are key
Experience in student projects like Formula Student
BLDC controller experience (from a Hardware design or a control system perspective)
Experience in high level integration systems
Firmware development experience
Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields
Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world
Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward
In our domain, success is a matter of order-
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