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Head of Verification and Validation

On-site in Valladolid·Added 18 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Valladolid
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎯 What are we looking for in you?
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for—go ahead and apply, get to know our proposal, and show us what you can bring!. ✅ Proven experience (5-10 years) in verification and validation engineering, preferably in defense.
✅ Advanced knowledge in test strategies, design and development of test solutions, and requirement specification.
✅ Experience in analyzing requirement compliance and traceability.
✅ Advanced level of English and Spanish.
✅ Availability to work in Valladolid.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌟What we offer you

  • Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading defense company with over 60,000 professionals, with financial security.

  • Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact both nationally and internationally.

  • 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 growth and professional development.

  • Ongoing training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses for your specialization!).

  • Exclusive discounts for your well-being 🎁: Enjoy advantages at gyms, restaurants, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.

  • Competitive compensation 💰 and flexible benefits plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

The role

At 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 secure, efficient technological ecosystem committed to sustainability, full traceability, and end-to-end digitalization.

💻 In our position as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a Head of Verification and Validation for armored vehicle and defense systems projects, with the role expected to start in the first half of 2026. The mission would focus on leading the Verification and Validation area and defining and executing test strategies for equipment and systems.

What you'll do

💡 What will you do?
• Lead the Verification and Validation area in armored vehicle and defense systems projects. • Define and execute test strategies for equipment and systems.
• Design and develop test solutions for complex products.
• Prepare requirement specifications and ensure their traceability against tests.
• Analyze the coherence and consistency of requirement compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the technical quality of deliverables.

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.

Hiring process

🕓 What is our selection process like?

Profile Review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.

  • Initial 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.

  • Technical interview 🤝: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, you will take brief psychological and English assessments (if required).

  • HR interview where you will learn about career plans, training, and social benefits.

Offer and Welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated Time: 1-2 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

About the company & team

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

Additional information

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our 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.

¡INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.

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