Senior Product Development Engineer – AR3

Tekever; São Pedro Fins; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking an experienced engineer to drive the AR3 product line, delivering end-to-end development from concept to production. You will translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions and work with cross-functional teams to continually improve the product.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, autonomy, and hands-on execution in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. English fluency is essential, Portuguese a plus, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product development and continuous improvement experience, preferably in complex physical products, aerospace, UAVs, automotive or similar industries.
• Experience working with products already in production, involving customization and adaptations to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to work end-to-end, from requirements through design, prototyping, testing, validation and production implementation.
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy and technical decision-making skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Portuguese is a plus.
• Resilience, proactivity and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in an environment of constant innovation and change.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and optimization of the AR3, identifying and implementing product improvements.
• Translate customer needs and requirements into engineering solutions, ensuring their technical feasibility.
• Analyse product requirements, specifications and applicable standards.
• Develop product changes, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, validation and implementation into production.
• Identify and solve complex technical problems, performing root cause analysis and defining robust solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Act as a technical reference, contributing to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

Skills

Fluent English

Autonomy

Technical decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or related field

Job description

Main responsibilities

• Drive the development and optimization of the AR3, identifying and implementing product improvements;
• Translate customer needs and requirements into engineering solutions, ensuring their technical feasibility;
• Analyse product requirements, specifications and applicable standards;
• Develop product changes, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, validation and implementation into production;
• Identify and solve complex technical problems, performing root cause analysis and defining robust solutions;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality;
• Act as a technical reference, contributing to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field;
• +5 years professional experience in product development and continuous improvement, preferably in complex physical products, aerospace, UAVs, automotive or similar industries;
• Experience working with products already in production, ideally involving product customization and adaptations to meet customer requirements;
• Ability to work end-to-end, from requirements through design, prototyping, testing, validation and production implementation;
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy and technical decision-making skills;
• Fluent English is essential; Portuguese is considered a plus;
• Resilience, proactivity and a hands-on approach;
• Ability to adapt and thrive in an environment of constant innovation and change.

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)