Job Description:
Tekever is a leading global provider of innovative unmanned systems, security, and communication solutions. We are seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Airworthiness team. As a Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting safety assessments, helping to define certification programmes, and ensuring that our products meet industry safety standards. You will work closely with the design and engineering teams to identify and mitigate potential hazards, while ensuring full alignment with airworthiness processes and directives.
What you'll own
Conduct safety assessments, identifying and mitigating hazards from early design through certification
Be the primary point of contact between the Product Team and the Airworthiness Department
Perform design reviews and schematic inspections for functional safety compliance
Develop safety requirements and specifications for new products and features
Ensure Airworthiness Directives and mandated tools are applied consistently across the product lifecycle
Prepare safety reports, documentation, and safety cases to regulatory standards
Join Agile/Scrum sprint planning to embed safety thinking from day one of each design cycle
Stay ahead of evolving UAS regulations and certification frameworks
Who we're looking for
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering (or related field).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator who can bridge technical and regulatory teams without losing nuance
Comfortable working both independently and inside a fast-moving multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with safety standards: DO-178, DO-254, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, ASTM F3309M-20, MIL-STD-882
Experience with FTA, FMEA, or other safety analysis techniques
Knowledge of UAS regulations: (EU) 2019/945, (EU) 2019/947, SORA, Special Conditions Light-UAS
Systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
We know this combination of skills is rare. If you meet the core profile and are genuinely curious about UAV safety and airworthiness, we want to hear from you. Even if you haven't worked with all the standards listed above.
What we have to offer you:
An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.
Daily shuttle from Leiria, Lisbon, Alcobaça and Rio Maior.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical Engineering or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication skills to bridge technical and regulatory teams
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with safety standards DO-178, DO-254, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, ASTM F3309M-20, MIL-STD-882
- Experience with safety analysis techniques such as FTA and FMEA
- Knowledge of UAS regulations (EU) 2019/945, (EU) 2019/947, SORA, Special Conditions Light-UAS
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
What We Do
TEKEVER is a pan-European technology company developing AI-driven autonomous systems for civil and defence missions. It designs, manufactures and operates unmanned aerial systems, while providing data and intelligence services, AI-based analytics, mission management and training. Its capabilities support surveillance, search and rescue, maritime patrol, border security, emergency response and environmental monitoring through integrated operational solutions for customers worldwide.
