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Helsing is a defence AI company focused on protecting democracies through technological leadership and ethical AI development. This role is based in Barcelona and sits at the intersection of aesthetic vision and engineering rigour, leading all surface design activities across Helsing's robotics portfolio.
You will own Class A surface design from concept creation through serial production, ensuring every surface decision reflects Helsing's Design DNA while meeting technical and manufacturing requirements. Working across industrial design, engineering, and supplier teams, you will translate digital intent into tangible, high-quality robotic and drone systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead development and validation of Class A surfaces across multiple concurrent projects, from early sketch phases to tooling release and production ramp-up
- Serve as primary point of expertise for surface and design solutions, providing guidance on visual continuity and manufacturability to cross-functional teams
- Drive real-world testing, mockup evaluations, and tactile reviews to ensure digital designs translate accurately into production-ready products
- Collaborate daily with product teams, engineering, marketing, and project leadership to resolve technical challenges
- Manage timelines and prioritise deliverables across projects at varying maturity levels, balancing design quality, cost-efficiency, and time-to-market
You should have built and delivered Class A surfaces for complex products from concept to mass production, with hands-on expertise in tools such as Alias, ICEM Surf, Maya, Blender, or CATIA. Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles is essential. Experience leading surface and design workstreams across global, cross-functional teams is required. Robotics domain experience is highly valued.
