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DAL System Expert Engineer in Madrid

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 26 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Indra

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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Skills

Indra is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Madrid.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a senior systems engineer with strong experience in complex technical projects and ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards. The ideal candidate has a solid background in systems engineering, DAL-related regulations, and hardware/software architecting for safety-compliant products, preferably within the space or aeronautical domains.

• Senior engineer with at least 5 years of experience in complex technical projects.
• Strong background in systems engineering, particularly in conception, specification, and design phases.
• Experience with aeronautical regulations, standards, and normatives such as DO-178C, DO-254, DAL, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with IVQ engineering disciplines, including verification/test definition, result analysis, and reporting.
• Experience architecting hardware/software solutions for safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS or similar, and tracking tools like JIRA.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as Capella, Enterprise Architect, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS standards or similar space-related standards.
• Ability to manage complex technical systems and associated problem-solving activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate and lead engineering teams.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the space sector.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Understanding of GNSS systems, including system concepts, GNSS signals, performance aspects, and RF interference detection and geolocation.

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.

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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

• Apply systems engineering best practices across the full lifecycle, including requirement definition, allocation, and traceability.
• Define high-level verification and validation strategies, including test procedures, analysis of test results, and reporting in line with IVQ disciplines.
• Architect hardware and software solutions to ensure compliance with applicable safety and DAL requirements.
• Ensure alignment with aeronautical and space regulations, standards, and normatives.
• Coordinate and synchronize engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce clear, structured technical documentation to support development and certification activities.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all

Profile review
First contact
With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min
A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.
Technical interview
With the team
A meeting with the team, who explain the project and day-to-day tasks and explore your technical knowledge; it may include short aptitude and English tests.
Offer and welcome

The technical interview may include short psychological aptitude and English tests if needed.
The first call may come from an unknown number.

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

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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