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On-site in Madrid·Added 13 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University degree in Engineering or Technical Licentiate.
- At least 3 years of experience in electronic systems integration, preferably in electronic defense environments (ESM/ECM/EO).
- Solid knowledge of analog and digital electronics, radio frequency (RF), and digital signal processing (DSP).
- Experience using laboratory instrumentation: spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, and measurement equipment.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, and fiber optic communications.
- High level of English.
Nice to have
- Experience with Matlab, Python, C, or C++.
- Knowledge of LabVIEW and instrumentation control.
- Experience in system simulation and modeling tools.
- Knowledge of standards and regulations applicable to the defense sector.
- Experience in systems engineering and complex systems integration.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Innovative and high-impact projects: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact at both national and international levels.
- A career plan tailored to you: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
- Stability and future: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals, providing financial security.
- Days off: 22 working days of vacation + 10 flexible days.
- Close and transparent environment: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
- Continuous training: Via Open University and Udemy for Business, with more than 6,000 courses to specialize yourself.
- Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy advantages in gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and much more as 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 an Electronic Defense Systems Integration Engineer with experience in complex electronic systems integration and ESM/ECM/EO technologies to join integration, validation, and verification projects of electronic defense systems for advanced platforms such as NH90.
What you'll do
- Integrate hardware and software of electronic defense systems, including RF subsystems, antennas, signal processors, and embedded software.
- Execute integration tests, functional verification, and technical performance validation of ESM/ECM/EO systems.
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues between hardware and software components.
- Develop integration procedures, test plans, and associated technical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design, development, and validation teams to ensure requirement compliance.
- Participate in the technological evolution of the systems, applying the latest trends and solutions in electronic defense.
🎯 What are we looking for?
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go ahead, get to know our proposal and tell us what you can bring to the table!
Hiring process
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
- 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.
- Interview with the talent acquisition 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.
- 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.
- Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you will join our team and we will begin this new stage together!
Estimated process time: 2-3 weeks.
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.
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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