
Kelluu is a company revolutionizing aerial monitoring by using autonomous, emission-free hydrogen-powered airships to create high-resolution digital twins of the environment. Their business model is…

Kelluu is a company revolutionizing aerial monitoring by using autonomous, emission-free hydrogen-powered airships to create high-resolution digital twins of the environment. Their business model is…
The short version You’ll take ownership of the aerodynamics and airframe development of Kelluu’s airship — from CFD-driven shape optimization to real-world flight performance. This is not a simulation-only role: you’ll close the loop between analysis, prototyping, and flight testing. This role exists because this capability has so far been mostly external — now it’s time to build it in-house and own it end-to-end. About Kelluu We are turning the real world into a digital one, with accuracy down to the smallest detail. Imagine a near future where everything you see can be explored through data delivered by Kelluu, and where AI works continuously across that data to find what you need to know. Everything turned into answers.
We’re a Finnish deep-tech company, headquartered in Joensuu with offices in Helsinki and Tampere. The team is growing fast, the goals are ambitious, and we’re hiring people who want to build something that matters.
Our technology is flight-proven and operational. We’re a NATO DIANA Phase 2 alumni with several thousands of hours of autonomous BVLOS flight experience, active programmes across multiple NATO nations, and a rapidly growing team. We operate in both defence and civilian markets: the same technology that supports border security also monitors critical infrastructure and the environment.
P.S. We just raised 15M€ Series A.
Why this role exists Aerodynamics and airframe design have so far been partly outsourced and explored with limited internal capability. As the platform matures, this becomes core to performance, scalability, and product development speed.
We are building this capability in-house — and this role takes ownership of it.
What You’ll Own You’ll own aerodynamic performance and airframe development across Kelluu’s platforms — from simulation to flight validation.
The impact you’ll have:
Your team You’ll work closely with a small engineering team spanning structures, avionics, and flight operations. The current setup is hands-on and pragmatic — prototypes are built, tested, and iterated quickly.
The role works across Joensuu (current core team) and Tampere (emerging R&D and prototyping hub). Over time, this role is expected to help build a team around this capability.
What Success Looks Like By 3 months, you will have:
By 6 months:
By 12 months:
What We’re Looking For You’ll thrive here if you have:
Even better if you also bring:
What You Get The opportunity:
The practicalities:
The kind of place this is Kelluu is a dual-use deep-tech company at the intersection of autonomy, AI, and aerial intelligence. We build technology that serves both national security and society, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We’re scaling fast, which means you’ll have real influence on how things are built. The flipside: things move quickly, priorities shift, and everyone wears a few hats. If you want a finished playbook and a clear lane, this probably isn’t the right fit. If you want to write the playbook yourself, it might be exactly right.
We use AI tools extensively, not as a gimmick, but because it lets a growing team move faster than anyone expects. We expect everyone to be curious about how to work smarter.
Details Location: Tampere or Joensuu
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Travelling: Willingness to travel when necessary
Due to the nature of our business in the defence and dual-use sectors, the selected candidate must successfully pass a standard security clearance. Furthermore, certain roles are subject to international export control regulations (e.g., EU Dual-Use or ITAR), which may impose specific requirements regarding the candidate’s citizenship and background. Interested? Apply by 24.6.2026 through our career page. Include your CV and application. We’re less interested in a list of past job titles and more interested in your impact.
What to expect:
Questions? Reach out to Reach out to Niko Kuikka, Head of Engineering tel. +358 50 408 4557 (available during weekdays after 2 pm.) or Tina Wirzenius, Recruitment Partner tel. +358 50 465 7404. If we miss your call, please send us a text message.
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