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Avionics FDIR Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 23 days ago

Indra

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — 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
“Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
🤝 Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

🕓 Our selection process:

Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we're looking for.
First contact (5-10 min) 📞: 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 🤝: 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 🎉: 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

✅ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
✅ Proven track record in complex space system projects with focus on FDIR architecture, system-level autonomy, or functional engineering.
✅ Deep expertise in the ECSS framework, especially ECSS-E-ST-70-11C and ECSS-E-ST-70-41 standards.
✅ Demonstrated familiarity with the SAVOIR FDIR Handbook and related reference architectures.
✅ Strong capability to manage complex trade-offs between hardware, software, and operational strategies.
✅ 5-10 years of experience working under ECSS standards.
✅ High level of English.

The role

🛰️ Indra Space - Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌

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:

🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
🚀 Secure Communications
🚀 Earth Observation & ISR
🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
🚀 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 IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

What you'll do

Define and develop the FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery) architecture for space systems.
Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-E-ST-70-11C and ECSS-E-ST-70-41.
Design system-level autonomy concepts and functional architectures.
Perform trade-off analyses between hardware redundancy, software autonomy, and ground intervention strategies.
Apply SAVOIR FDIR Handbook guidelines and reference architectures to ensure standardization and best practices.
Coordinate FDIR-related activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Support system engineering activities, ensuring integration of FDIR into overall spacecraft architecture.
Review and validate technical documentation to guarantee consistency, quality, and compliance.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all

Revisión de tu perfil
Primera toma de contacto
With an equipo de selección · Phone call · 5–10 min
Breve llamada para conocerte y resolver dudas.
Entrevista técnica
With an el equipo
Reunión con el equipo, que explica el proyecto y las tareas diarias y explora tus conocimientos técnicos; puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias e inglés.
Oferta y bienvenida

La entrevista técnica puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas e inglés si es necesario.
La primera llamada puede llegar desde un número 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.