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This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Background: Solid education in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems, or an equivalent field
Experience: 4+ years in complex systems engineering, preferably in robotics, aerospace, or critical systems.
Technical Proficiency: Experience in communication protocols (IP, CAN, Serial) and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
Systems Thinking: Ability to foresee how a change in a communication protocol affects the entire aircraft ecosystem.
Language: Fluent English (essential for international technical collaboration).
Nice to have
Direct experience with UAS.
Knowledge of software development and aeronautical systems standards: DO-178C, ARP4754, or equivalents.
Experience in C/C++ or Python development for embedded systems.
The role
Experience: 4+ Years
You will work in the digital "heart" of AR5, collaborating directly with our Systems Architects and the Airworthiness team to ensure that every data packet reaches its destination safely, whether we are 2 or 200 miles offshore.
What you'll do
Systems Design: Define and manage electrical, control, and communication systems.
Network and Protocol Optimization: Implement and optimize communications based on MAVLink, DroneCAN, IP networks, and serial communications (RS232/422/485). Evaluate, propose, and document improvement points in architecture, performance, and UAS integration.
High-Level Design: Work with multidisciplinary teams for interface alignment and conflict resolution. Contribute to the definition and evaluation of technical requirements, ensuring traceability and coherence between subsystems.
Certification and Safety: Collaborate with the airworthiness team to ensure that software and hardware meet rigorous flight safety requirements.
Hardware-Software Bridge: Act as the link between software development and physical integration, ensuring that onboard computing makes the most of the AR5 sensors.
Technical Documentation: Create technical documentation, such as system architecture diagrams.
How you'll work
Location: On-site in Caldas da Rainha
What we have to offer you
We offer an excellent working environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
Salary compatible with the level of proven experience;
Daily shuttle from Leiria and Lisbon;
If you are ready to embrace this opportunity, send us your application
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