Chief Engineer C-UAS Systems. Madrid

Indra·Madrid, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Lead-level role.

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What you'll do

· Lead technical planning and coordination across all program phases, ensuring alignment between the various engineering disciplines and project objectives.

· Act as the program's top technical authority, ensuring sound decision-making in system architecture, integration, and performance.

· Technically coordinate and supervise suppliers and subcontractors, providing direction, support, and ensuring compliance with established quality standards.

· Plan and control project resources, including personnel, equipment, materials, and the technical capabilities required for execution.

· Ensure compliance with milestones, deliverables, and contractual commitments on time and with the required quality.

· Drive the implementation and improvement of engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, promoting best practices within the team.

· Ensure system technical integrity throughout its entire lifecycle, from the design and development phases through to integration, validation, and final acceptance.

· Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, facilitating collaboration across systems, RF, software, hardware, and integration areas.

· Identify technical risks, propose mitigation plans, and ensure efficient management of deviations and incidents.

· Participate in technical reviews with the client, defense agencies, and other stakeholders, representing the program on engineering matters.

· Oversee the generation, review, and control of project-related technical documentation.

· Contribute to defining integration, verification, and validation strategies for complex systems.

Education & certifications

: on Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).

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What you'll get

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Hiring process

  • Profile review: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
  • Initial call (5-10 min): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it's our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
  • Technical interview: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief assessments of psychological competencies and English.
  • Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you will join our team and we will begin this new stage together!

Estimated Time: 1-2 weeks.

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free of any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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Job description

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security. As part of our growth in the Defense sector, we are looking to bring on board a

Chief Engineer

to lead a strategic program in

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)

, playing a key role in technical direction, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring system integrity throughout its entire lifecycle.

Join our team and take part in developing critical capabilities for airspace protection and the security of strategic infrastructure!

What are we looking for in you?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we are looking for. Go ahead, get to know our proposal, and we will get to know what you can bring to us!

· More than 5 years of experience in complex systems engineering within the defense, security, aerospace sectors, or similar technological environments.

· Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams on multidisciplinary programs.

· Solid knowledge of systems engineering and lifecycle management of complex systems.

· Experience with RF technologies, sensors, communications, or electronic defense systems.

· Ability to coordinate suppliers, technology partners, and distributed teams.

· Experience in the integration, validation, and acceptance of complex systems.

· Knowledge of engineering methodologies, processes, and tools applied to large-scale technology programs.

· Technical leadership, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.

· Advanced level of English for working in international environments.

· Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Stability and Future

: Long-term projects at a leading Defense company with more than 50,000 professionals, offering financial security.

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Innovative and High-Impact Projects

: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with impact both nationally and internationally.

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Close and Transparent Environment

: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment.

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Autonomy and Flexibility

: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with a work-life balance adapted to your pace.

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Career Plan Tailored to You

: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.

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Exclusive discounts for your well-being

: Enjoy perks at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure activities, and much more as an Indra employee.

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Competitive compensation and flexible benefit plans

adapted to your needs.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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Spanish company
57000 employees