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AESA RADAR Engineer - RF & Antennas

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 14 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Indra

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

✅ Degree in Telecommunications Engineering (Bachelor's + Master's), with a specialization in radar, electronics, or signal processing.
✅ Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in RF and antenna design.
✅ Experience in integration and testing of complex RF electronic equipment.
✅ Advanced handling of laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer).
✅ Advanced knowledge of Matlab.
✅ Experience in generating technical documentation (plans, procedures, reports) and defining test requirements.
✅ Advanced English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading defense company with more than 50,000 professionals, offering financial security.
• Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with state-of-the-art technologies, making 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 and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace. Adapting to the role's work model, in a shift-based environment, flexibility is not possible.
• Career Plan Tailored to You 📈: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.
• Continuous Training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses to specialize!).
• Exclusive Wellness Discounts 🎁: Enjoy advantages at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure activities, and much more as an Indra employee.
• Competitive Compensation 💰 and flexible benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to 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 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 undergo brief assessments of psychological competencies and English proficiency.
  • 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's a match.
  • Offer and Welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated processing time: 2 weeks.

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free of 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 2025 certified 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.

The role

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most. We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security. You will be part of our specialized unit in radar systems and advanced electronics, where innovation and technical excellence are our priority.

💻 Join our team and take part in strategic defense projects!
We are looking for an AESA RADAR Product Engineer with experience in radio frequency (RF) design and antennas, integration, and testing of complex electronic equipment, to join high-tech projects in the defense sector.

💡 What will you do?

What you'll do

• Design Radio Frequency (RF) circuits and systems, including antennas and waveforms.
• Integrate and perform functional testing on complex RF electronic equipment.
• Handle laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power amplifiers).
• Prepare complete technical documentation (plans, procedures, and test reports).
• Define specifications and test requirements for systems and products.
• Collaborate across all development phases (PDR, CDR, TRR, FDR) and participate in technical reviews.
• Use tools such as Matlab for signal design and analysis.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

What are we looking for in you?

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

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.
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