Senior Hardware Engineer

Tekever APAC; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Bonus in line with company policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Tekever Porto seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic hardware for SAR payloads and related ground systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with RF, FPGA, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams.

We value a strong background in embedded electronic systems, ownership of technical decisions, and a track record delivering from concept to production. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with hands-on design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical/Telecommunications engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years in electronic hardware development.
• Experience with digital, analogue, and mixed-signal designs.
• Proven track record delivering products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electronic hardware for SAR payloads and ground systems.
• Define hardware architectures and allocate requirements across subsystems.
• Perform trade-off analyses and component selection activities.
• Provide technical guidance across the lifecycle and foster engineering excellence.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Analog & digital design

PCB design

High-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe,

Schematic capture tools

Team leadership

Portuguese & English (C2)

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

PCB design tools

Schematic capture tools

Job description

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.

GAMALINK

• (PT) Tekever Porto
• Hybrid

Senior Hardware Engineer

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.

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