Lead Electronics Engineer

About 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. Your designs will directly enable the AI, software, navigation and control systems that give Helsing's platforms their autonomous capabilities.

What you'll do

• 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

What you'll need

• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience designing electronics for maritime embedded systems, autonomous platforms, or similarly constrained operational environments
• Practical experience with EMC design, testing, and certification
• Experience with battery management systems or robotic power distribution architectures
• Experience designing hardware interfaces for AI inference modules, sensor arrays, or autonomous navigation systems

What they offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
• Competitive compensation