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Distributed Critical Software Engineer (ADA/C++)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 18 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.

  • University degree

    “Grado/Máster tecnológico.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Innovative and high-impact projects: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with impact both nationally and internationally.
  • A career plan tailored to you: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.
  • Autonomy and Flexibility: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with a real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
  • Stability and future: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals, with financial security.
  • Vacation days + personal days off.
  • Close and transparent environment: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
  • Continuous training: through Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses to specialize!)
  • Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy perks at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure activities, and much more as an Indra employee.
  • Bus service with different routes directed to workplaces outside the city of Madrid.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Technological Degree/Master's.
  • Professional experience in critical systems software development.
  • Experience in the aeronautical or air traffic sector.
  • At least 1 year of professional experience with ADA.
  • Experience developing in C++.
  • Experience working in Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of Git.
  • Advanced level of English.

🚀 What do we offer?

Nice to have

  • Valuable experience with DOORS, Jira, and Git.

The role

At Indra Group, we develop technology to make air transport safer, more efficient, and more connected.

From our ATM unit, we participate in critical air traffic management, communications, navigation, and surveillance systems, collaborating on highly complex technological projects at an international level.

✈️ Come work with us in the Air Traffic sector!

You will participate in the development of critical systems that contribute to the safe and efficient management of air traffic, working on technological projects of great complexity and international impact.

At Indra, we are looking to hire a Software Engineer specialized in ADA and C++ to participate in the design and development of software for distributed critical systems in an international environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements.
  • Participate in distributed critical systems projects for the ATM (Air Traffic Management) sector.
  • Develop functionalities using ADA and C++.
  • Work in Linux environments.
  • Manage and resolve software anomalies and incidents.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire development cycle.
  • Use requirements management, configuration, and planning tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Git.

🎯 What are we looking for?

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!

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Revisión de tu perfil

  2. Primera toma de contacto

    With an equipo de selección · Phone call · 5–10 min

    Breve llamada para conocerte y resolver dudas.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Hiring process

🕓 What is our selection process like?

  • Review of your profile: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
  • First contact (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.
  • Interview with the talent acquisition team: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can assess if there is a match.
  • 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 psychological and English competency assessments (if required).
  • Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated process duration: 2-3 weeks.

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.

In their own words

Additional information

As a company, we understand equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. Based on this conviction, we reaffirm our commitment to equal treatment and opportunities between women and men, non-discrimination, pay equality, and work-life balance for professional and personal life.

This commitment is realized through the promotion of respectful and inclusive work environments, where all people are treated with dignity, can develop professionally, and have equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion processes, offering a work environment free from any discrimination based on sex, 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 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to the conditions offered to our professionals and our comprehensive HR management.

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