Stress & Dynamics 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 a Stress and Dynamics Engineer at Helsing, you will own the structural integrity of our drone systems, from full vehicle assemblies down to critical components. Working at the intersection of advanced simulation and physical testing, you will define loads, build and validate finite element models, and deliver structural assessments that directly inform design decisions. Your work underpins the airworthiness and performance of autonomous systems operating in demanding environments. You will collaborate closely with mechanical design, systems, and test teams, translating complex physical behaviour into clear engineering judgements that accelerate development and reduce technical risk. The day-to-day Own the end-to-end structural simulation of complex drone products, major subassemblies, and critical components, delivering assessments that directly gate design decisions Define and derive loads, boundary conditions, and material properties, ensuring simulation inputs are physically grounded and fully traceable to system requirements Perform static and dynamic structural assessments, including modal analyses and model correlation tasks, to validate structural integrity across the full flight envelope Plan and execute structural tests for model validation and technology derisking, translating test data into actionable design guidance Produce comprehensive design reports and sensitivity studies that identify optimal structural solutions, in line with company quality standards and engineering guidelines You should apply if you Have built, validated, and correlated finite element models of complex aerospace or equivalently demanding structures using tools such as Simcenter or SolidWorks Simulation Can analytically assess standard structural components (bolts, bearings, fittings) and apply relevant engineering standards with confidence and rigour Have planned and executed structural test campaigns and can close the loop between test data and simulation through systematic model correlation Are proficient in calculation environments such as MATLAB/Simulink and can apply model order reduction methods to simplify high-fidelity structural systems Communicate technical findings clearly in written reports and cross-functional discussions, in English, to both engineering and non-engineering audiences Act decisively with minimal guidance, own outcomes end-to-end and initiate solutions without waiting for direction 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 Experience with drone or UAV structural design, including familiarity with the specific load cases and certification considerations of unmanned systems Proficiency in CAD tools for structural simplification and model preparation as part of an integrated mechanical design workflow 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 wh