Mid-Level, Senior
UAV Systems Engineer
Location: Hybrid Lisbon and Caldas da Rainha
Experience: 4+ Years
The Role
Join TEKEVER and become part of the engineering team behind the AR5 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). As a Systems Engineer, you will work at the digital core of the platform, collaborating closely with Systems Architects and the Airworthiness team to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance communication across all aircraft systems.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the design, integration, and certification of cutting-edge aerospace technology, helping deliver mission-critical capabilities in a highly innovative environment.
What you will do
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Design, define, and manage electrical, control, and communication systems across the AR5 platform.
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Implement, optimize, and maintain communication architectures using MAVLink, DroneCAN, IP networking, and serial communication protocols (RS232/422/485).
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Evaluate system architecture and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and integration across the UAS.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system interfaces, resolve integration challenges, and ensure technical alignment.
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Support the definition, analysis, and traceability of system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
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Partner with the Airworthiness team to ensure hardware and software solutions comply with aerospace certification and flight safety requirements.
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Act as the technical bridge between software development and hardware integration, maximizing the performance of onboard computing and sensor systems.
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Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams and interface documentation.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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4+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally within aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or other safety-critical industries.
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Strong knowledge of communication protocols, including IP, CAN, and Serial.
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Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and/or Embedded Linux.
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Strong systems thinking with the ability to understand interactions between multiple hardware and software subsystems.
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Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Nice to have
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Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/UAVs).
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Knowledge of aerospace development and certification standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754A, or equivalent.
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Experience developing embedded software in C/C++ and/or Python.
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Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and requirements management tools.
What we have to offer you
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A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
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A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
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Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
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Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
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Bonus in line with company policy
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Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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