UAV Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 6, 2026. Tekever scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
Design, define, and manage electrical, control, and communication systems across the AR5 platform.
Implement, optimize, and maintain communication architectures using MAVLink, DroneCAN, IP networking, and serial communication protocols (RS232/422/485).
Evaluate system architecture and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and integration across the UAS.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system interfaces, resolve integration challenges, and ensure technical alignment.
Support the definition, analysis, and traceability of system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Partner with the Airworthiness team to ensure hardware and software solutions comply with aerospace certification and flight safety requirements.
Act as the technical bridge between software development and hardware integration, maximizing the performance of onboard computing and sensor systems.
Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams and interface documentation.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
4+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally within aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or other safety-critical industries.
Strong knowledge of communication protocols, including IP, CAN, and Serial.
Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and/or Embedded Linux.
Strong systems thinking with the ability to understand interactions between multiple hardware and software subsystems.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Nice to have
Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/UAVs).
Knowledge of aerospace development and certification standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754A, or equivalent.
Experience developing embedded software in C/C++ and/or Python.
Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and requirements management tools.
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
- Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
- Bonus in line with company policy
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)