Electronics / Electrical Engineer - AR3

TEKEVER; Leiria; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Shuttle service to offices

Bonus

EAP

Job summary

TEKEVER Portugal seeks a passionate Electronics Engineer to design, prototype and validate electronic circuits and PCBs for UAV hardware platforms. You’ll work across circuit design, prototyping, testing and production integration, with hands‑on lab work and collaboration with Software, Mechanical and Quality teams.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronics Engineering, have experience with Altium KiCad or Eagle, and basic C/C++/Python skills, plus good English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field (mandatory).
• Experience with PCB design, prototyping or electronics product development is valued.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, soldering and prototyping methods is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of the AR3's electronic systems.
• Translate technical requirements into functional, reliable and manufacturable electronic designs.
• Design, prototype and validate electronic circuits and PCBs using EDA tools.
• Build, assemble and test electronic prototypes, iterating designs based on lab and field testing.
• Support product changes from circuit design through prototyping, validation and implementation into production.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems, perform root cause analysis and contribute to robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Quality teams to integrate electronic solutions into the final product.
• Consider manufacturability, testing and reliability throughout the electronic development process.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Hands-on hardware

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Mission

Your mission will be to help transform ideas into reliable electronic systems that power the AR3.

Mission

Your mission will be to help transform ideas into reliable electronic systems that power the AR3.

You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of electronic hardware, working across circuit design, prototyping, testing, validation and production implementation. You'll work hands‑on with a complex UAV platform, solving real engineering challenges and seeing your designs become part of a product that actually flies.

Maybe you'll even learn how to fly the AR3!

Main Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the AR3's electronic systems;
• Translate technical requirements into functional, reliable and manufacturable electronic designs;
• Design, prototype and validate electronic circuits and PCBs using EDA tools;
• Build, assemble and test electronic prototypes, iterating designs based on laboratory and field testing;
• Support product changes from circuit design through prototyping, validation and implementation into production;
• Troubleshoot electronic systems, perform root cause analysis and contribute to robust technical solutions;
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Quality teams to integrate electronic solutions into the final product;
• Consider manufacturability, testing and reliability throughout the electronic development process;
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.

Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field (mandatory);
• Experience with EDA tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle or similar (preferred);
• Previous experience in electronics product development, PCB design, prototyping or a similar environment is valued;
• Knowledge of electronic circuit design, PCB development and debugging techniques;
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing, soldering and electronic prototyping methods is valued;
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++ and Python is valued;
• Good level of English (B2 or above); Portuguese is a plus;
• Hands‑on mindset, with an interest in working directly with hardware, prototypes and laboratory testing;
• Proactive, curious and solution‑oriented;
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail;
• Team player, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can evolve quickly.

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
• Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)