Civilian jobs in Portugal after military electronics work

64 open roles at 22 companies in Portugal fit the civilian work of military electronics technicians: Hardware (64). The roles were matched by hand to the work these specialties do in most armed forces, whatever a given army calls the trade.

Roles matched by handRebuilt 29 Oct 2026
open roles in Portugal
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Civilian roles for military electronics

Match: the share of the specialty's civilian work in each area
Role areaMatchOpen rolesMedian pay
Hardware60%64
Field & Servicebroad area: plant, field and maintenance work too40%773$14k

Roles that fit military electronics

Synopsys

synopsys.com
synopsys.com · HQ: Sunnyvale, United States · Simulation & Digital Twin Software · Semiconductor IP & Chip Design Services · EDA Software · 5000+ employees · Est. 1986 · NASDAQ: SNPS · Trust A · Hiring 471, 45 new
HQ: Sunnyvale, United States · Simulation & Digital Twin Software · Semiconductor IP & Chip Design Services · EDA Software · 5000+ employees · Est. 1986 · NASDAQ: SNPS · Trust A · Hiring 471, 45 new
Synopsys is an American software company founded in 1986 that supplies electronic design automation tools used to design and verify integrated circuits, together with a large portfolio of licensable semiconductor IP such as interface, memory and processor blocks. Its 2025 acquisition of Ansys added engineering simulation software for structures, fluids and electromagnetics, while it sold its application security business, now Black Duck, in 2024. Listed on Nasdaq, it hires applications engineers, SoC solutions engineers and R&D staff in the United States, India and Vietnam. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
Mike Ellow · Executive Officer · decision-maker
Janet Lee · Executive Officer · decision-maker
Aart de Geus · Executive Officer, Director · decision-maker
Shelagh Glaser · Executive Officer · decision-maker
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 1 day ago Hiring now · 90%

ASIC Digital Design, Sr Engineer - 18942

≈ $45k – $104k per year (Estimated) · Senior · 3+ years exp · In office (Maia, Portugal) · Master's Degree · Senior
Verilog
SystemVerilog
DevOps
HPC
Chips/EDA
UVM
Formal Verification
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 8 days ago Hiring now · 79%

R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - 19239

≈ $57k – $121k per year (Estimated) · Staff+ · 8+ years exp · In office (Maia, Portugal) · Bachelor's Degree · Staff
Verilog
Python
Chips/EDA
UVM
Xilinx Vivado
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Bosch

bosch.com
bosch.com · HQ: Gerlingen, Germany · HVAC & Refrigeration · Industrial Automation · Sensors & Transducers · Motors, Drives & Motion Control · Home Appliances · Tools & DIY Supplies · Automotive Components · 5000+ employees · Est. 1886 · Trust B · Hiring 3630, 306 new
HQ: Gerlingen, Germany · HVAC & Refrigeration · Industrial Automation · Sensors & Transducers · Motors, Drives & Motion Control · Home Appliances · Tools & DIY Supplies · Automotive Components · 5000+ employees · Est. 1886 · Trust B · Hiring 3630, 306 new
Bosch is a German engineering and technology group founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch as a workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering. It is the largest automotive supplier in the world, making braking, steering, powertrain, sensor and driver assistance systems for nearly every carmaker, and it also produces power tools, home appliances through BSH, industrial drives through Rexroth, and building security and heating systems. Around ninety per cent of the company is owned by a charitable foundation, an ownership structure that gives it unusual freedom to invest across long research cycles including semiconductors and hydrogen.
Markus Forschner · Chief Financial Officer · decision-maker
Stefan Hartung · Chairman of the Board of Management · decision-maker
Robert Bosch · Founder · founder
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Verified live · 27 min ago 2 days ago Likely open · 63%

Subproject Manager - RADAR Plant Test (f/m/div.)

Hybrid (Braga, Portugal) · Full-Time · Middle · English
IBM DOORS
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Verified live · 27 min ago 3 days ago Likely open · 63%

Senior Hardware Design Engineer (f/m/div.)

≈ $39k – $89k per year (Estimated) · Senior · Hybrid (Braga, Portugal) · Bachelor's Degree · Full-Time · Middle · English: C1
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ZF LIFETEC

zf-lifetec.com
zf-lifetec.com · HQ: Friedrichshafen, Germany · Manufacturing · Automotive Components · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 66, 15 new
HQ: Friedrichshafen, Germany · Manufacturing · Automotive Components · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 66, 15 new
ZF LIFETEC is a global automotive technology company and Tier 1 supplier specializing in passive safety solutions for vehicle occupant protection. Headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and operating as an independent business entity carved out from the ZF Group, the organization is one of the world's largest manufacturers of vehicular safety systems. Its core portfolio encompasses inflatable restraint systems (front, side, and curtain airbags), advanced seat belt assemblies, and sensor-integrated steering wheel systems. Supported by a global footprint spanning dozens of manufacturing and R&D facilities across 18 countries, ZF LIFETEC collaborates with major automotive OEMs to engineer smart occupant restraint architectures tailored for electric vehicles, evolving interior layouts, and automated driving.
No named decision-maker yet.
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Verified live · 3 hours ago 2 days ago Hiring now · 86%

System Test Engineer - Embedded Systems

In office (Lima, Peru) · Bachelor's Degree · English
Verification & Validation
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Tekever

tekever.com
tekever.com · HQ: Lisbon, Portugal · C4ISR · Border Security · Military Drones · Drones & UAVs · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2001 · Trust B · Hiring 97, 7 new
HQ: Lisbon, Portugal · C4ISR · Border Security · Military Drones · Drones & UAVs · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2001 · Trust B · Hiring 97, 7 new
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.
No named decision-maker yet.
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Verified live · 5 hours ago 3 days ago Likely open · 63%

Senior Hardware Engineer

≈ $40k – $92k per year (Estimated) · Senior · 7+ years exp · In office (Porto, Portugal) · Master's Degree · Full-Time · Senior · Portuguese: C1 · English: C1
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Verified live · 5 hours ago 30 days ago Likely open · 53%

Electronics Engineer | Lisboa

In office (Caldas da Rainha, Portugal) · Bachelor's Degree · Full-Time · Portuguese
C++
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Bosch Portugal

bosch.pt
bosch.pt · HQ: Lisbon, Portugal · Manufacturing · Consumer Electronics · Software · Automotive Software · Home Appliances · Automotive Components · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 78, 39 new
HQ: Lisbon, Portugal · Manufacturing · Consumer Electronics · Software · Automotive Software · Home Appliances · Automotive Components · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 78, 39 new
Headquartered in Lisbon, Bosch Portugal operates as the national subsidiary of the global engineering and technology leader Robert Bosch GmbH. The company maintains major industrial, development, and shared service hubs across Portugal - notably in Braga, Aveiro, Ovar, and Lisbon - specializing in automotive multimedia electronics, connected mobility, HVAC heat pump and thermal technologies, building security systems, and digital business services. Through partnerships with Portuguese universities and significant investments in advanced manufacturing and software engineering, it serves as a critical R&D and export powerhouse supporting the Bosch Group's international supply chain.
No named decision-maker yet.
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3 days ago Hiring now · 90%

Senior Hardware Design Engineer (f/m/div.)

≈ $43k – $97k per year (Estimated) · Senior · Hybrid (Braga, Portugal) · Full-Time · Senior
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3 days ago Hiring now · 90%

Hardware Developer (f/m/div.)

Hybrid (Aveiro, Portugal) · Full-Time
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carrier.com · HQ: Palm Beach Gardens, United States · Building Automation & Controls · Industrial Machinery · HVAC & Refrigeration · 5000+ employees · Est. 1915 · NYSE: CARR · Trust A · Hiring 969, 133 new
HQ: Palm Beach Gardens, United States · Building Automation & Controls · Industrial Machinery · HVAC & Refrigeration · 5000+ employees · Est. 1915 · NYSE: CARR · Trust A · Hiring 969, 133 new
Carrier Global Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions, specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Building on a legacy of pioneering modern air conditioning, the company offers energy-efficient products, building automation, and sustainability services across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the enterprise operates an extensive global footprint serving customers in more than 160 countries.
No named decision-maker yet.
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Verified live · 7 hours ago 7 days ago Hiring now · 90%

Embedded Firmware Engineer

≈ $38k – $87k per year (Estimated) · Middle · 3+ years exp · Hybrid (Santos, Brazil) · Full-Time · Middle · English (Optional)
C
Python
C
Embedded C
DevOps
TCP/IP
Management
Agile
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Verified live · 7 hours ago 16 days ago Hiring now · 79%

Hardware Engineer

$25k – $49k per year · Middle · 3+ years exp · Hybrid (Santos, Brazil) · Bachelor's Degree · Full-Time · Hazardous materials · Middle · English
Altium Designer
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