Aeronautical Engineer – Design & Simulation

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At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

💻 Digital | 🛡️ Defence | 🔒 Security | 🛰️ Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

🌐 Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you. 👇🏻🎯

The Role: We are looking for an Aeronautical Engineer who sits at the intersection of Aircraft Design and Engineering Tools. You won't just be designing UAVs; you will be helping us refine the digital tools (for design and simulation) that validate them. You will work directly with the product teams to optimize configurations while utilizing our internal calculation framework.

What you will be doing:

• Aircraft Design & Optimization: Collaborate on the conceptual and preliminary design of new UAV configurations, performing sizing and trade-off studies.
• Simulation & Dynamics: Develop and tune flight models and contribute to system identification efforts to ensure our digital models match reality.
• Performance Analysis and Framework Support: Run mission analysis and stability calculations to support design decisions for both new and legacy aircraft. Automate performance calculations, flight load estimations, and data processing. You will help maintain and improve our internal engineering tools.
• Prototyping & Validation: Translate theoretical designs into physical proof-of-concepts (3D printing/composites) and support flight testing to gather validation data.

Profile and Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: 1–6 years in aircraft design, simulation, or performance analysis.

• Technical Skills:

  • Solid fundamentals in Aerodynamics, and Flight Dynamics.
  • Working knowledge of Python: You should be comfortable writing scripts to automate calculations, process data, or modify existing engineering tools.
  • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for rapid prototyping designs.

• The Mindset: A "System Thinker" who enjoys optimizing workflows and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty with a prototype or a complex dataset.

Bonus Points (Differentiators):

• Experience with flight dynamic modelers.
• Familiarity with CFD tools.
• Fundamentals in Aircraft Structures.
• Involvement in university aero-design competitions (Air Cargo, DBF, Formula Student).
• Experience piloting RC aircraft (A1-A3/A2)

Language Requirements:

• English: B2 – Professional Working Proficiency.
• Portuguese: B2 – Professional Working Proficiency (Preferred)

What we have to offer you:

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
• Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.
• Daily shuttle from Lisbon and Leiria;

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/