ISR Payload Engineer | AR5

Tekever • English: C1 • Drones & UAVs • C4ISR • 3 months ago
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≈ $28k – $63k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Lisbon)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 28, 2026. Tekever scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Tekever

Tekever is a Portuguese defence and security technology company headquartered in Lisbon that designs and builds AI-driven unmanned aerial systems, including the AR3, AR5 and ARX drones, and the ATLAS software for autonomous missions. Founded in 2001, it supplies maritime and near-shore surveillance, border security and military intelligence missions for European agencies and armed forces, has supported Ukraine, and operates sites in Portugal, the UK, France and the US. It hires electronics, hardware, PCB and manufacturing engineers, UAS software and AI engineers, production technicians in Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor, project managers, buyers and finance staff.
tekever.com • HQ: Lisbon, Portugal • C4ISR • Border Security • Military Drones • Drones & UAVs • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2001
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Backed by Nordic9, Baillie Gifford

Location: Hybrid between Lisbon and Caldas da Rainha

Experience: 4+ Years

Mission:

We're looking for our next ISR Payload Specialist to integrate technologies that most people only see in magazines. From SAR radars to hyperspectral systems, you'll be responsible for ensuring the AR5 has the best "vision" on the market - whether patrolling oceans or monitoring complex terrain. If you have the instinct to select the best technologies and the skill to get them airborne, join the team.

Your Main Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Selection: Identify and evaluate payloads (sensors) suited to different ISR mission profiles, balancing technical performance with system requirements.

  • Multi-Sensor Integration: Lead the physical and logical integration of Gimbals (EO/IR, LTD, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, VIDAR) and SAR Radars.

  • Maritime Domain: Configure and optimize maritime monitoring systems, including AIS (Automatic Identification System), EPIRB, and Maritime Radars.

  • SIGINT & Comms: Integrate electronic intelligence systems such as IMSI Catchers and ESM Sensors, and collaborate on the implementation of critical communications.

  • Control Systems: Ensure the payload communicates flawlessly with the aircraft's control system and the Ground Control Station (GCS).

Profile and Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years in mission systems or ISR integration, preferably within the Defense or Aerospace industry.

  • Sensor Expertise: Deep knowledge of optics, radio frequencies (RF), image processing, and radar technologies.

  • Product Engineering Mindset: Ability to translate an operational customer's needs into technical integration requirements (SWaP-C: Size, Weight, Power, and Cooling).

  • Hands-on Integration: Practical experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and flight testing for sensor validation.

  • Language: Fluent English (essential for negotiating requirements with global technology suppliers).

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact

  • A competitive salary package, adjusted to proven experience level

  • Meal allowance and health insurance for employees

  • Shuttle transport service to offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, and Ponte de Sor

  • Bonus in accordance with company policy

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program

If you're ready to embrace this opportunity, send us your application.

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