Senior Hardware Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Porto, PRT
Hybrid
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Defense
The Role
Leads the design and development of electronic hardware for airborne and spaceborne SAR payloads, ground systems, and supporting equipment. Defines architectures, allocates subsystem requirements, performs trade-off and component selection analyses, reviews designs, and ensures compliance with engineering standards. Provides technical leadership and mentorship throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production, while collaborating with RF, FPGA, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Mission:

The SAR Product Team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for airborne and spaceborne SAR payloads. This position requires a strong technical background combined with leadership capabilities, as the engineer will support and mentor junior team members while working closely with Product, RF, FPGA, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has experience developing complex embedded electronic systems, taking ownership of technical decisions and driving projects through the complete development lifecycle. 

What will be your responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of electronic hardware for SAR payloads, ground systems and supporting equipment;

  • Define hardware architectures and allocate requirements across subsystems;

  • Perform technical trade-off analyses and component selection activities;

  • Review hardware designs and ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards;

  • Provide technical guidance and support to engineers across the development lifecycle, fostering collaboration and engineering excellence.

Profile and requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent;

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in electronic hardware development;

  • Experience in designing digital and analogue electronic circuits;

  • Proven experience delivering products from concept through production;

  • Strong knowledge of analogue, digital and mixed-signal design;

  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools;

  • Experience with high-speed interfaces such as: Ethernet, DDR Memory, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, PCIe;

  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analysers, Logic, Analysers, Network analysers, Signal generators;

  • Knowledge of electronics design, communication protocols and BUS systems (Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, …);

  • Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Portuguese and English, with proven fluency at the C2 level in both languages;

  • Good team spirit and good communication skills;

  • Ability to handle innovation environment and complex problems;

  • Ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

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
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Compensation Transparency

Compensation within the posted salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location, consistent with applicable laws.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TEKEVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

Skills Required

  • Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in electronic hardware development
  • Experience designing digital and analogue electronic circuits
  • Experience delivering products from concept through production
  • Strong knowledge of analogue, digital, and mixed-signal design
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools
  • Experience with high-speed interfaces including Ethernet, DDR memory, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, and PCIe
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers, network analysers, and signal generators
  • Knowledge of electronics design, communication protocols, and bus systems
  • Advanced Portuguese and English proficiency at C2 level
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work in an innovation-focused environment and solve complex problems
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture

TEKEVER Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TEKEVER and has not been reviewed or approved by TEKEVER.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health insurance, including Private Medical Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program are highlighted as core parts of the package. Feedback suggests these offerings are comprehensive and aimed at supporting wellbeing.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Annual leave commonly cited at around 25 days plus local bank holidays indicates a generous time-off policy. Flexible and hybrid working models complement the leave structure to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support — Company pension plans, including a match of up to 10% in some UK roles, are frequently emphasized. This level of contribution is portrayed as a strong component of total compensation.

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The Company
1,300 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

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.

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