Senior Hardware Engineer

Tekever; São Pedro Fins; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

TEKEVER in Portugal's Porto area is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for airborne SAR payloads. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Product, RF, FPGA, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electronic/Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, 7+ years of hardware experience, and strong skills in analogue, digital and mixed-signal design, PCB/schematic tools and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 7+ years of hardware development experience.
• Experience in digital and analogue circuit design.
• Proven track record delivering products from concept to production.
• Strong analogue, digital and mixed-signal design knowledge.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces: Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, PCIe.
• Lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C and related BUS systems.
• Languages: Portuguese and English at C2 level.
• Team-oriented, good communication skills and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electronic hardware for SAR payloads, ground systems and supporting equipment.
• Define hardware architectures and allocate requirements across subsystems.
• Perform trade-off analyses and component selection.
• Review hardware designs for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Digital & analogue design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

High-speed interfaces

Lab instrumentation

Electronic hardware development

Mentoring/leadership

Portuguese (C2)

English (C2)

Education

Master’s degree in Electronic, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

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.

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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