Aeronautical Systems Engineer

Indra·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze and evaluate software standards for avionic and embedded systems, with a special focus on mission standards and interoperability (e.g. FACE, ECOA).
  • Participate in the analysis, monitoring, and adoption of European and international standardization initiatives, collaborating with working groups and specialized forums.
  • Evaluate and justify standardization approaches based on technical, regulatory, and operational needs of defense systems.
  • Identify and recommend tools and frameworks that facilitate the implementation, validation, and adoption of standards.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and quality teams, ensuring the practical applicability of standards in real development environments.
  • Contribute to the generation of technical documentation associated with the different lifecycle phases (PDR, CDR, TRR, FDR).
  • Lead and participate in technical discussions with European industrial partners within the program.

What you'll get

  • Stability and future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading Defence company.
  • High-impact projects 🚀: Participation in next-generation strategic European programs.
  • Collaborative and expert environment 🤝: Work with multidisciplinary teams and international partners.
  • Real flexibility ⏳: Hybrid model with 40% annual remote work.
  • Professional development 📈: Career plan tailored to your profile.
  • Continuous training 📚: Open University and Udemy for Business (+6,000 courses).
  • Benefits and discounts 🎁: Leisure, health, wellness, and flexible compensation.
  • Competitive compensation 💰 commensurate with experience and contribution.

Hiring process

  1. Profile review 🔍
  2. First contact (5‑10 min) 📞
  3. Interview with talent acquisition team 🤝
  4. Technical interview 🤝
  5. Offer and welcome 🎉

⏱️ Estimated duration: 2 weeks.

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

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

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

💻 Join our Avionics and Mission Systems team!

As a leading company in the defense sector, we are looking to hire an Avionics Software and Standards Engineer to participate in strategic European projects within the European Defence Fund (EDF), contributing to the definition and adoption of advanced standards for next-generation avionic systems.

🎯 What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We want to meet you and see what you can bring! 🚀

✅ Experience in software engineering for complex systems, preferably in avionics, defense, or embedded systems.
✅ Knowledge and/or experience in avionic software standards (FACE, ECOA, or similar).
✅ Solid foundation in software development, integration, and architecture.
✅ Knowledge of systems engineering and technical documentation associated with V-Model lifecycles.
✅ Experience or interest in model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
✅ Communication skills to participate in multinational collaborative environments.
✅ Technical/operational English for working with European consortia.
✅ Availability to work in Alcobendas under a hybrid model (40% annual remote work).

🌍 The project

You will be part of the EDF IS - FCAS project, within the framework of EICACS (European Initiative for Collaborative Air Combat Standardisation), a key European initiative aimed at:

  • Defining interoperability standards for collaborative air combat.
  • Facilitating the integration of manned and unmanned platforms, sensors, and mission systems.
  • Ensuring the technological sovereignty and interoperability of future European air combat systems.

This project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Defence Fund and brings together the main industrial players and European defense research centers.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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Spanish company
57000 employees