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90,000+ live jobsAeronautical Engineer - Flight Simulator Development (C++)
Hybrid in Madrid·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
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University degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
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Extensive knowledge of C++ programming.
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Knowledge of aeronautical systems and aircraft operation.
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Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation from manufacturers.
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Interest or experience in modeling and simulation of flight systems.
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Analytical capacity, attention to detail, and skills to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to have
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we are looking for. Go for it, get to know our proposal, and tell us what you can bring to us!
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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Innovative and high-reach projects: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact both nationally and internationally.
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Career plan adapted to you: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
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Autonomy and flexibility: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace, within a hybrid model.
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Stability and future: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals, providing financial security.
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Days off: 22 working days of vacation + 10 personal days.
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Close and transparent environment: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
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Continuous training: On Open University and Udemy for Business, with more than 6,000 courses to specialize yourself.
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Discounts and employee benefits: Enjoy advantages in gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and much more by being an employee of Indra Group.
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 national and international projects!
We want to recruit a Simulation Aeronautical Engineer with experience in C++ programming and flight simulator systems development, to participate in engineering projects and the development of advanced technological solutions in the Defense sector.
What you'll do
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Analyze technical documentation from aircraft manufacturers to transfer their specifications to the simulation systems.
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Develop software in C++ for the simulation of different aircraft systems.
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Participate in the development and modeling of simulation systems, including the flight model, the autopilot, and onboard systems.
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Perform the adjustment and calibration of flight control models, motion platforms, and vibration platforms.
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Collaborate in the integration and validation of the different simulator systems.
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Generate the technical documentation necessary for the qualification of flight simulators.
How you'll work
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Availability to work in a hybrid modality from Coslada (Madrid).
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
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Profile review: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
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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.
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Interview with the talent attraction team: We want you to get to know us better as a company—values, career model, and skills—so that both you and the team can analyze if there is a match.
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Technical interview: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge and conduct brief psychological and English competency tests, if necessary.
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Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin 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.
In their own words
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.
This commitment is reflected in 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.
INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to the conditions offered to our professionals and our comprehensive HR management.
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