Navigation hardware engineer | ar5

Are you ready to revolutionize the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defense | Security | Space

We operate in four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to space exploration.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that provides real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime security and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or cyberspace.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global security standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-focused change agents, delivering the right information at the right time to facilitate critical decisions.

If you are passionate about technology and want to shape the future — TEKEVER is the right place for you.

Location: Caldas da Rainha

Experience: 4+ Years

You will be responsible for ensuring that the "nervous system" of the AR5 — from IMUs and GNSS/RTK to LiDAR and Optical Flow — delivers high-fidelity data to the autopilot, free of noise, vibrations, or electromagnetic interference.

What you will do (Product Focus)

• Sensor Research & Selection: Lead the benchmarking of state-of-the-art sensors, balancing extreme performance with SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints.
• Hardware Design & Physical Integration: Design electronic and mechanical integration solutions, with a complete focus on signal integrity, vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC shielding.
• Embedded Development: Develop drivers and firmware (C/C++) for sensor interfacing via aviation protocols (DroneCAN, SPI, I2C, UART), ensuring precise temporal synchronization of data.
• Calibration and Validation: Execute complex calibration routines (thermal compensation of IMUs, magnetometer calibration) and analyze flight logs to diagnose anomalous behaviors.
• Navigation Architecture: Collaborate with the Flight Control Software team to align hardware capabilities with state estimation algorithm requirements.

What we are looking for

• Experience: 4+ years in navigation hardware integration or control systems.
• Education: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or similar fields.
• Low-Level Mastery: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and deep understanding of industrial/aeronautical communication protocols.
• Hands-on Lab: Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and PCB prototyping tools.
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret complex telemetry to identify noise, bias, or sensor instability.

Differentiating Factor (Nice to Have)

• Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 (driver/HAL level).
• Knowledge of signal processing and Kalman filters.
• Experience with aeronautical hardware certification standards.

What we have to offer:

• We offer an excellent working environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
• Salary commensurate with proven experience;
• Daily transportation from Lisbon and Leiria;

If you are ready to embrace this opportunity, send us your application.