UAV Systems Engineer

About the role

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)