Tekever

TEKEVER was founded in 2001 based on the idea that collective intelligence can improve society. We seek disruptive and incremental innovation, applying agile methodologies and taking risks in various technological domains. This is reflected in our products and services in areas such as Digital Transformation, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Space Systems.
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Navigation hardware engineer | ar5

On-site

location Leiria

date July 13, 2026

types Full-time

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Location: 100% on-site in Caldas da Rainha

Experience: 4+ YearsYou 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 from 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 constraints (Size, Weight, and Power).
  • Hardware Design & Physical Integration: Design electronic and mechanical integration solutions, fully focused on signal integrity, vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC shielding.
  • Embedded Development: Develop drivers and firmware (C/C++) for sensor interfacing via aeronautical 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 Proficiency: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and a 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 you:

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

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