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≈ $40k – $92k per year (Estimated)
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Seniority
Senior · 7+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Tekever scores A on the Alion truth index.

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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.

Mission:

The SAR Product Team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for airborne and spaceborne SAR payloads. This position requires a strong technical background combined with leadership capabilities, as the engineer will support and mentor junior team members while working closely with Product, RF, FPGA, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has experience developing complex embedded electronic systems, taking ownership of technical decisions and driving projects through the complete development lifecycle.

What will be your responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of electronic hardware for SAR payloads, ground systems and supporting equipment;

  • Define hardware architectures and allocate requirements across subsystems;

  • Perform technical trade-off analyses and component selection activities;

  • Review hardware designs and ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards;

  • Provide technical guidance and support to engineers across the development lifecycle, fostering collaboration and engineering excellence.

Profile and requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent;

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in electronic hardware development;

  • Experience in designing digital and analogue electronic circuits;

  • Proven experience delivering products from concept through production;

  • Strong knowledge of analogue, digital and mixed-signal design;

  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools;

  • Experience with high-speed interfaces such as: Ethernet, DDR Memory, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, PCIe;

  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analysers, Logic, Analysers, Network analysers, Signal generators;

  • Knowledge of electronics design, communication protocols and BUS systems (Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, …);

  • Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Portuguese and English, with proven fluency at the C2 level in both languages;

  • Good team spirit and good communication skills;

  • Ability to handle innovation environment and complex problems;

  • Ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

What we have to offer you

  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
  • A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
  • Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
  • Bonus in line with company policy
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Compensation Transparency

Compensation within the posted salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location, consistent with applicable laws.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TEKEVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

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