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Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days β the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
βBachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.β β per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
π Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
π€ Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
π Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
π‘ People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
π Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
π Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
π Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
βοΈ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
π Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.
β¨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
π Our selection process:
Profile review π: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we're looking for.
First contact (5-10 min) π: If you get a call from an unknown number, it's our team! A quick chat to get to know you and answer questions.
Technical interview π€: Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks, and explore your technical knowledge. Brief psychological and English tests may be included.
Offer and welcome π: If all goes well, you join our team and start this new stage with us!
Estimated time: 1-2 weeks.
Our commitment: We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.
INDRA is a Top Employer 2026! Join a company certified as one of Spain's best employers, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and conditions for our professionals.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Review and validate technical documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
π― What are we looking for?
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
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Proven experience ensuring compliance with ECSS or ESA space standards.
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Hands-on experience managing external suppliers and ICDs.
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Deep technical knowledge of time distribution methodologies in space systems.
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Expertise in space-qualified communication bus architectures (SpaceWire, CAN, RS422, among others).
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5-10 years of experience working under ECSS standards.
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High level of English.
The role
π°οΈ Indra Space - Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems π
At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:
π Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
π Secure Communications
π Earth Observation & ISR
π Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
π Science & space exploration
As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach-from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe's space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRISΒ², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.
What you'll do
π‘ What will you do?
- Define and maintain the avionics architecture for space systems, ensuring alignment with mission requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ECSS and ESA space standards across avionics design and integration.
- Manage and coordinate external equipment suppliers, including technical follow-up and interfaces.
- Define, review, and control Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Design and supervise time distribution architectures within spacecraft systems.
- Work with space-qualified communication buses such as SpaceWire, CAN, RS422, ensuring correct implementation and performance.
- Provide technical leadership in avionics-related decisions and system trade-offs.
Hiring process
RevisiΓ³n de tu perfil
Primera toma de contacto
With an equipo de selecciΓ³n Β· Phone call Β· 5β10 min
Breve llamada para conocerte y resolver dudas.
Entrevista tΓ©cnica
With an el equipo
ReuniΓ³n con el equipo, que explica el proyecto y las tareas diarias y explora tus conocimientos tΓ©cnicos; puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias e inglΓ©s.
Oferta y bienvenida
- La entrevista tΓ©cnica puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias psicolΓ³gicas e inglΓ©s si es necesario.
- La primera llamada puede llegar desde un nΓΊmero desconocido.
About Indra
Indra is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a leader in IT and defense systems. It provides advanced solutions in air traffic management, defense electronics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, Indra operates in more than 140 countries, making it one of Europe's largest defense and technology firms.
In Spain, Indra has a strong presence with major offices in Madrid, Alcobendas, and other cities, and it is a key player in the national defense and aerospace sectors. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and cybersecurity to project management and software development. Indra's work culture emphasizes innovation and technical excellence, and it actively recruits international talent, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in defense, space, and digital transformation.
- Industry
- IT and Defense
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 50,000+
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Alcobendas
- Website
- indracompany.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Indra is a major defense contractor, offering opportunities to work on advanced defense systems like SCAPA and NGWS.
- The company has a strong focus on innovation, with significant investment in R&D and technology development.
- Indra provides hybrid and remote work options for many roles, offering flexibility for international hires.
- With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Indra offers a chance to live in Spain's two largest cities.
- Indra is a global leader in air traffic management, with its systems used in over 100 countries.
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