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Developing a Global Aerospace Career from Portugal

Aerospace software engineer Tiago Henriques returned to Portugal after working in Germany. In Germany, he developed satellite software. Now, he works at Critical FlyTech in Coimbra. The joint venture between Airbus and Critical Software builds flight systems. Henriques works on complex projects while living near his family.

Portugal Expands Its Space Sector

Engineers used to leave Portugal for aerospace jobs in Europe. Today, the local industry offers high-tech jobs

Key factors drive this growth:

  1. Global Partnerships: Critical FlyTech brings Airbus software projects directly to Portuguese teams.
  2. Strong Culture: Teams combine strict safety standards with strong collaboration.
  3. Talent Retention: Engineers can build international careers without moving abroad.
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Outlook for Tech Talent

Global companies value Portuguese engineers for their problem-solving and technical skills. Portugal is becoming a strategic center for critical aerospace software in Europe.

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