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Electronic and RF Systems Design Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 4 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Indra

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

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

University degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
More than 5 years of experience in the design, development, and integration of electronic systems and, preferably, radio frequency systems.
Advanced knowledge in analog and digital electronics, radio frequency, microwaves, and digital signal processing.
Experience in programming using C, C++, and Python.
Experience in electronic design, conversion processes, and high-frequency digital transmission/reception.
Knowledge of Systems Engineering methodologies and requirements management.
Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Technical leadership capacity and coordination of development activities.
English level suitable for working on international programs.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Innovative and high-impact projects: You will work on strategic Electronic Defense and advanced sensor programs with impact at both national and international levels.
Career plan adapted to you: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
Autonomy and Flexibility: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your rhythm.
Stability and future: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals, providing financial security.
Days off: 22 working days of vacation + personal days.
Close and transparent environment: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
Continuous training: at Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses to specialize!).
Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy advantages in gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and much more as an employee of Indra Group.
Bus service with different routes directed to workplaces outside the city of Madrid. (Applicable to on-site or hybrid positions at centers with this service).

The role

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

From our Defense unit, we develop advanced technological solutions that reinforce national and international security.

💻 Join our team for national and international projects!

We want to recruit an Electronic and RF Systems Design Engineer (ESM/ECM) with experience in the design, development, and integration of electronic and radio frequency systems to join Electronic Defense (ESM/ECM) projects, participating in the development of advanced capabilities integrated into reference platforms such as the Eurofighter.

What you'll do

Design and develop electronic and radio frequency systems for Electronic Defense (ESM/ECM) applications, based on defined architectures integrated into radar systems.
Specify algorithms and signal processes for the detection, identification, and classification of radar signals.
Design and simulate systems based on processing cards, digitizers, and radio frequency front-ends.
Prepare software specifications for ESM/ECM systems, including signal processing and system control applications.
Define and specify digital and radio frequency modules for the detection of high-frequency and wideband signals.
Resolve complex technical problems related to electronic defense systems, participating in integration, validation, and commissioning activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects of high technological complexity.
Prepare detailed technical documentation and participate in design, integration, and system validation reviews.

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.

Hiring process

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 analyze if there is a match.
Technical interview: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks to you. We will also explore your knowledge in electronic design, radio frequency, signal processing, programming, and electronic defense systems. Additionally, we will conduct brief psychological competency and English tests (if necessary).
Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated process time: 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.

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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, equal pay, and work-life balance in 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.

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