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Firmware FPGA Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 17 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in FPGA development using Intel and Xilinx devices.
• Strong skills with simulation tools, validation techniques, and test bench creation.
• Experience with SoC architectures such as MicroBlaze, NIOS, Zynq (advanced).

• Solid knowledge of digitalization systems using frequency converters and high‑frequency clocking.
• Experience implementing DSP modules such as filters and FFTs on FPGAs.
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• High level of English.

Nice to have

• Experience with MPSoC and RFSoC platforms
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art FPGA technologies such as Xilinx Versal
• Knowledge of embedded SoC engineering best practices.

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!

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:

What you'll do

• Develop firmware for Intel and Xilinx FPGAs, including implementation, simulation, and validation.
• Create test benches and apply verification methodologies to ensure robust FPGA designs.
• Design and integrate IP cores for System-on-Chip (SoC) and embedded architectures.

• Work with high‑frequency digitalization systems, including frequency converters and high‑speed clock domains.
• Implement digital signal processing modules (filters, FFTs) and manage their implications on FPGA resources and performance.
• Use laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, for debugging and validation.

description

🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
🚀 Secure Communications
🚀 Earth Observation & ISR🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
🚀 Science & space exploration

🔍 What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Firmware Engineer with strong experience in digital design for Intel and Xilinx devices. The ideal candidate is proficient in FPGA development flows, simulation and validation techniques, and high‑performance digital signal processing implementations. A solid understanding of embedded SoC architectures and high‑frequency digitalization systems is essential.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Profile review

  2. First contact

    With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min

    A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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