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.
Create machining programs with CAM software from CAD files or drawings
Ensure the maintenance and documentation of the machine park and the renewal of tools
Ensure the supply of raw materials
Participate in prototype assembly
Participate in R&D team meetings
Participate in the development of safety rules and their enforcement
Supervise other machinists
Have a proven experience as a CNC Turner and CNC Miller with a strong emphasis on producing small series and prototypes within an R&D environment with tight turn arounds of parts and understanding requirements for research and development projects.
Have ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics with a focus on understanding requirements for research and development projects.
Are proficient with CNC programming (e.g., G-code, Mazatrol, Fanuc) and experience with CAM software for prototype development.
Have experience with precision measuring instruments.
Have a strong understanding of machining processes, materials, and tooling, with the ability to adapt to new materials and techniques for experimental parts.
Have an excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and iterate on designs quickly in a prototyping context.
Are able to work independently or as part of a team, collaborating effectively with R&D engineers and designers.
Basic mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry, are beneficial.
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship is preferred.
Familiarity with CAD software for viewing and potentially modifying designs is a plus.
Experience with machine maintenance and tool management to ensure minimal downtime during critical R&D phases.
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.
Experience or familiarity with marine-grade materials (e.g., specific stainless steels, marine-grade aluminum alloys, bronze, titanium) and their machinability.
Understanding of the challenges posed by marine environments, such as corrosion resistance and saltwater exposure, and how material selection and machining processes can address these.
Experience with multi-axis CNC machining (4, or 5-axis).
Experience with rapid prototyping for marine applications.
Experience with water jet cutter machines.
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-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts
We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about
A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
Competitive compensation and stock options
Relocation support
Social and education allowances
Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe
A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one
Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.