UAV Programme Lead
Mobizy
Experiência: 8+ Anos
The Role
You will lead a small team of Engineers operating at customer/end user sites across the globe. Your focus is operational: ensuring the team is ready, the mission runs smoothly, and the customer has a trusted partner on the ground. You'll be the bridge between our engineering organisation at home and the realities of the field.
What You Will Do
- Lead and support a small team of Forward Deployed Engineers in live operational environments
- Act as the primary point of contact for the customer on-site and off-site, managing day-to-day operations and expectations under pressure
- Ensure system readiness, operational continuity, and adherence to safety and compliance standards
- Coordinate with internal engineering, logistics, and other teams to resolve issues and anticipate needs
- Report on operational performance, incidents, and lessons learned
- Foster a high-performing, adaptable team culture in a demanding field setting
- Proven experience leading technical, operational, or customer-facing teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable making decisions under pressure and in dynamic situations
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Organised, accountable, and calm under pressure
- Technical background in avionics, electronics, or systems integration
- Experience in defence, aerospace, UAV systems, or critical infrastructure sectors
- Familiarity with military or government operational environments
- 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
- Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
- Bonus in line with company policy
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/