Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company and a major player in the defense and transportation sectors. As one of the largest Spanish multinationals, it operates through two main brands: Indra, focusing on Defense and Transport, and Minsait, which handles Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The company is a key partner in major international projects, including the development of the Eurofighter and the FCAS (Future Combat Air System).

Headquartered in Madrid, Indra maintains a massive footprint across Spain with specialized centers in cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Gijón. For international professionals, Indra offers a stable environment within a high-tech ecosystem, frequently hiring for roles in AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering. The company provides various flexible work arrangements, including remote-first positions for specific technical roles and a strong focus on professional development.

Formed in 1993 from the merger of several Spanish technology companies, Indra has grown into a global leader in defense and IT. It is currently a constituent of the IBEX 35 index and has expanded significantly through international acquisitions.

For international professionals

Major employer for STEM profiles, particularly in aerospace, defense, and digital transformation.
Offers flexible work models, including hybrid and 100% remote options for many IT and software engineering roles.
Key participant in large-scale European defense and infrastructure projects, offering exposure to cutting-edge technology.
Provides opportunities for internal mobility across its global operations in over 140 countries.
Regularly hires for highly specialized engineering roles such as Radar Systems, RF Design, and AI Engineering.

This job was published 6 months ago

Head of Hulls and Structures- Gijón

Indra

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

In Land Vehicles, we design and integrate advanced vehicles of varying complexity. Our purpose: to meet the highest demands for protection, mobility, and power with next-generation mission systems, within a technological ecosystem that is secure, efficient, committed to sustainability, total traceability, and end-to-end digitalization.

💻 In our positioning as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a Head of Hulls and Structures whose incorporation is planned for the first half of 2026

Your mission will focus on mechanical design, calculation and validation, development of technical documentation, and manufacturing support for hulls and structures.

💡 What will you do?

1. Mechanical Design

You will design components and mechanical assemblies using CAO tools (3D CAD).
You will develop welded mechanical structures (frames, supports, chassis).
You will manage design trees, configurations, and product variants.

2. Calculation and Validation

You will perform dimensional calculations and functional dimensioning, ensuring correct tolerances.
You will apply finite element analysis (FEA) to validate strength, deformations, and structural behavior.
You will verify that designs meet safety criteria, durability, and applicable regulations.

3. Technical Documentation

You will prepare technical drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and associated documentation.
You will prepare technical presentations and design reports (medium use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

4. Development and Manufacturing Support

You will collaborate with other departments (production, quality, purchasing).
You will provide technical support during manufacturing and assembly.
You will propose design improvements to optimize costs, weight, or ease of manufacturing.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we are looking for; go ahead, learn about our proposal, and we will get to know what you can bring to the team.

5-10 years of experience.
Solid knowledge in mechanical and structural design.

🌟 What we offer you

Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with over 50,000 professionals and financial security.
Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact at both national and international levels.
Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment.
Autonomy: You will have the freedom to organize your work.
Career plan tailored to you 📈: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
Continuous training 📚: via Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses to specialize!).
Exclusive discounts for your well-being 🎁: Enjoy benefits at gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and more as an Indra employee.
Competitive remuneration 💰 and flexible compensation plans 💸📊 to suit your needs.

🕓 What is our selection process like?

Profile review 🔍: 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 resolve any doubts.
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 competency and English tests (if necessary).
HR interview where you will learn about career plans, training, and social benefits.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you join our team and we 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, striving for the professional development of the workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free from 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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En Indra Group protegemos lo que más importa.

En Land Vehicules diseñamos e integramos vehículos avanzados de diferentes grados de complejidad. Nuestro propósito: responder a las máximas exigencias de protección, movilidad y potencia con sistemas de misión de nueva generación, dentro de un ecosistema tecnológico seguro, eficiente, comprometido con la sostenibilidad, la trazabilidad total y la digitalización end‑to‑end.

💻 En nuestro posicionamiento como compañía líder en el ámbito de defensa queremos reforzar nuestro equipo con un/a Responsable- de barcazas y estructuras cuya incorporación estaría prevista para el primer semestre del 2026

Su misión se centrará en el diseño mecánico, cálculo y validación, desarrollo de documentación técnica y soporte a la fabricación de barcazas y estructuras.

💡 ¿Qué harás?

1. Diseño mecánico

Diseñarás componentes y conjuntos mecánicos mediante herramientas CAO (CAD 3D).
Desarrollaras estructuras mecanosoldadas (bastidores, soportes, chasis)
Gestionarás árboles de diseño, configuraciones y variantes de producto.

2. Cálculo y validación

Realizaras cálculos dimensionales y acotación funcional, garantizando tolerancias correctas.
Aplicaras análisis por elementos finitos (FEA) para validar resistencia, deformaciones y comportamiento estructural.
Verificaras que los diseños cumplan criterios de seguridad, durabilidad y normativa aplicable.

3. Documentación técnica

Elaboraras planos técnicos, listas de materiales (BOM) y documentación asociada.
Prepararas presentaciones técnicas y reportes de diseño (uso medio de Word, Excel y PowerPoint).

4. Soporte al desarrollo y fabricación

Colaboraras con otros departamentos (producción, calidad, compras).
Darás soporte técnico durante la fabricación y el montaje.
Propondrás mejoras de diseño para optimizar costes, peso o facilidad de fabricación.

🎯 ¿Qué buscamos en ti?

No te preocupes si no cumples el 100% de lo que buscamos, anímate, conoce nuestra propuesta y así conoceremos lo que nos puedes aportar.

5-10 años de experiencia.
Conocimientos sólidos en diseño mecánico y estructural.

🌟Lo que te ofrecemos

Estabilidad y Futuro 🏢✨: Proyectos a largo plazo en una empresa líder de Defensa con más de 50.000 profesionales, con seguridad financiera.
Proyectos Innovadores y de Alto Alcance 🚀: Trabajarás con tecnologías de vanguardia, con un impacto tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Ambiente Cercano y Transparente 🤝: Disfrutarás de una comunicación directa y fluida con responsables y compañeros, en un entorno colaborativo y abierto.
Autonomía: Tendrás libertad para organizar tu trabajo.
Plan de carrera adaptado a ti 📈: Diseñado para impulsar tu crecimiento y desarrollo profesional.
Formación continua 📚: en Open University y Udemy for Business (¡más de 6.000 cursos para especializarte!).
Descuentos exclusivos para tu bienestar 🎁: Disfruta de ventajas en gimnasios, restaurantes, tiendas, ocio y mucho más al ser empleado de Indra.
Retribución competitiva 💰 y planes de compensación flexibles 💸📊 a tus necesidades.

🕓 ¿Cómo es nuestro proceso de selección?

Revisión de tu perfil 🔍: Evaluamos tu experiencia y habilidades para determinar si encajas con lo que buscamos.

Primera toma de contacto (5-10 min) 📞: Si recibes una llamada de un número desconocido, ¡es nuestro equipo! Será una conversación rápida para conocerte y resolver cualquier duda.
Entrevista técnica 🤝: Te reunirás con el equipo, quienes te explicarán el proyecto y las tareas diarias. También exploraremos tus conocimientos técnicos. Además, te realizaremos breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas e inglés (si es necesario).
Entrevista de RRHH donde conocerás los planes de carrera, formación y beneficios sociales.
Oferta y bienvenida 🎉: Si todo va bien, ¡te incorporas a nuestro equipo y comenzamos esta nueva etapa juntos!