UAV Systems Engineer em Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)