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Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.\nBecome part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.\nAt TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.\nIf you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you.\nMission:\nProject Associate - TEKEVER (Defence Programmes)\nTEKEVER is Europe’s leading unmanned technology company, delivering surveillance-as-a-service and mission-critical intelligence across defence, security, and space.\nMission:\nThe Project Associate provides essential project delivery support to the Project Manager on complex Defence/Security programmes. 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