What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Grupo Oesia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
The role
We are looking for a Chief Engineer in Programmable Logic to lead the technical definition, design, and development of solutions based on FPGAs, SoCs, and programmable devices for projects in the aerospace and defense sectors.
You will serve as the technical expert in high-integrity digital architectures, participating in all phases of the product lifecycle: design, verification, integration, validation, and certification, while working with multidisciplinary teams specializing in hardware, embedded software, systems, and verification.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities:
• Define and validate FPGA/SoC architectures for mission-critical systems.
• Provide technical leadership to digital engineering, FPGA, and verification teams.
• Oversee RTL development (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog), timing analysis, and adherence to design best practices.
• Define verification and validation strategies, ensuring requirements traceability and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense regulations and standards (DO-254, ECSS, MIL-STD, EN9100, among others).
• Participate in certification activities, technical proposals, and effort estimates.
• Drive technological innovation in areas such as hardware acceleration, DSP, AI on FPGAs, and continuous process improvement.
About Grupo Oesia
Grupo Oesía is a Spanish multinational technology company dedicated to dual-use engineering, developing products and solutions for sectors such as aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Founded nearly 50 years ago, it operates in 42 countries across four continents and works through five brands: Oesía Networks, Tecnobit, Cipherbit, UAV Navigation, and Inster. Their core engineering focus spans optronics, tactical and secure communications, satellite communications, simulation, avionics, and space systems.
The company's activities in Spain include a significant engineering and technology presence, with roles spanning AI software, hardware and RF engineering, cybersecurity, project management, and consulting. Their roles highlight a strong focus on defense, space, and critical systems, with explicit opportunities for international professionals, including relocation to Spain. While Spain is a key operational hub, the company's global footprint across 42 countries underscores its international scope. Culture is rooted in innovation and contributing to Spain's technological sovereignty, often making roles attractive to engineering and tech professionals looking for impact in defense and space sectors.
- Industry
- Defence Electronics
- Employees
- Unknown
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- grupooesia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Roles with 'Relocation to Spain' in the title suggest the company actively recruits international hires.
- The group is a multinational tech company with projects in 42 countries, providing exposure to international environments.
- Spain is a central hub with roles across Madrid and possibly other locations, offering a gateway to working in Spain.
- Work focuses on defense, space, aerospace, cyber, and satellite communications sectors—high-specialization areas.
- As a 100% privately held Spanish company, it emphasizes sovereignty and national technology development for Spain.
Where you'd work
Grupo Oesia · Madrid
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