The English-language job board for Spain

Critical Systems Safety Engineer

On-site in Torrejón de Ardoz·Added 20 days ago

Indra

486 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Torrejón de Ardoz
English
Required
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

Visa options

  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

    Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.

Find jobs with visa support

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

✅ Education:

University degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.

✅ Minimum experience:

4 to 5 years of experience in Safety Engineering, Functional Safety, or Critical Systems Safety.

✅ Technical skills:

• Safety engineering and system safety.

• Hazard and risk analysis.

• Safety requirements management.

• Preparation of Safety documentation.

• Safety-oriented development standards and regulations:

  • DO-178C
  • DO-254
  • ED-109
  • ED-153
  • EN 50128 (CENELEC)

• Analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Quality orientation and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.

• Technical and documentation rigor.

• Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues.

Nice to have

✅ Valuable functional knowledge:

• Safety Management System (SMS).

• Safety Analysis.

• Safety Requirements Specification.

• Safety Assessment Reports.

• Safety Assurance Reports.

• Safety Requirements Compliance Matrix.

• Defects Safety Assessment.

• ATM (Air Traffic Management) systems.

• Critical defense, aeronautics, or transportation systems.

✅ Key competencies:

Languages

• Advanced English is required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Stability and Future 🏢✨: Involvement in strategic, long-term technological programs.

• Innovation 🚀: Work on next-generation critical systems.

• Real Impact 🤝: Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the safety and certification of complex systems.

• Technological Environment 🌍: Collaboration with specialists in systems, software, hardware, and validation.

• Career Path 📈: Professional development in Safety Engineering and critical systems.

• Continuous Training 📚: Open University and Udemy for Business.

• Exclusive Benefits 🎁 and flexible compensation 💸📊.

The role

🚀 Join our Systems Engineering team!

We are looking for a Critical Systems Safety Engineer to work in Torrejón de Ardoz, participating in highly complex technological projects where functional safety and regulatory compliance are key elements for system success.

You will work in multidisciplinary environments, taking part in safety analysis activities, Safety requirements management, and validation of next-generation critical systems.

What you'll do

• Participate in Safety engineering activities throughout the entire system lifecycle.

• Analyze safety requirements and ensure their correct traceability.

• Conduct hazard analysis and risk identification.

• Prepare Safety technical documentation and compliance evidence.

• Define and manage system safety requirements.

• Participate in Safety assessments and incident impact analysis.

• Prepare evaluation and safety assurance reports.

• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and validation teams.

• Provide support for certification processes and regulatory compliance.

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.

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 our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.

All open roles at Indra
WhatsApp
MadridNo Spanish needed

Web Portals Development Team Lead

Indra6d ago2 openings
Hybrid in MadridNo Spanish needed
Hybrid in AlcobendasNo Spanish needed
MadridNo Spanish needed

Defense Engineer

Indra5d ago
Hybrid in MadridNo Spanish needed
MadridNo Spanish needed
MadridNo Spanish needed
MadridNo Spanish needed
MadridNo Spanish needed
See all 486 jobs