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R&D Engineer - Defense & Security

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added 17 days ago

GMV

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.
Relocation help
Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

Be near Tres Cantos for hybrid days
A relocation package offered.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Join our team and culture GMV by entering into technological and innovative projects within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Professional career development and training plan. You will be able to acquire or perfect knowledge in the technologies we use as well as in skills. We also offer a language learning program.
We are flexible! We have flexible hours and intensive working hours during the summer months. In addition, you can work from home to improve your work-life balance.
We care about your well-being. You will have private health insurance with dental and accident insurance.
You will be able to make part of your salary more flexible through our flexible salary plan where you will have several options such as restaurant tickets, childcare tickets, medical insurance for a family member....
Join our team activities, events and sports competitions. In addition, we offer Gympass to keep you active.
No dress code! Be confortable at work
Are you coming from another country? We offer you a relocation package.
You will find fruit and coffee at your disposal in our dining rooms for those moments of relaxation.

Requirements

What we're looking for

If you want this position to be yours, we would like you to have the following knowledge/experience:

Software engineering
C/C++/Java/.NET
Agile methodologies
Technical documentation
...

The role

If you are passionate about technology and curious to learn how to work in the defence sector in national or international projects, your place is here! If you don't know us yet, we are an engineering and innovation company that works in different areas, one of them is defence and security where we work in cyber defence projects, simulation or space programs among others. We also participate in projects for international defence and security organisations, designing, developing, integrating, testing and maintaining defence and security systems on their entire life cycle.

About GMV

GMV is a global technology company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong focus on space, defense, and cybersecurity. Founded in 1984, it has grown into one of the world's leading players in satellite ground systems, navigation (GNSS), and space surveillance, serving clients like the European Space Agency and national defense agencies. With over 3,000 employees worldwide, GMV operates in multiple countries, but its Spanish roots remain central to its identity, with major engineering and R&D hubs in Madrid and Barcelona.

For international professionals, GMV offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space and defense projects in Spain, often in collaboration with European institutions. The company's culture is engineering-driven, with a strong emphasis on innovation and technical excellence. English is commonly used in many technical teams, especially those working on international projects, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers. GMV also supports relocation and offers a stable, long-term career path in a high-tech sector, with roles ranging from embedded software to cybersecurity and systems engineering.

Industry: Space and Defense
Founded: 1987
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: gmv.com

Good to know if you are moving

GMV is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct route to living in Madrid or other Spanish cities with a stable, established employer.
The company works on high-profile European space missions, providing opportunities to contribute to projects with the European Space Agency and other international bodies.
Many roles, especially in engineering and R&D, are open to international candidates, and English is commonly used in technical teams.
GMV offers internships and junior positions, making it accessible for early-career professionals looking to enter the space or defense industry.
The company has a strong focus on innovation, with dedicated R&D teams working on emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity.

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