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89,000+ live jobsSystems Engineer - Functional Design & Requirements Management
On-site in Madrid·Added 13 days ago
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Project Diversity 🌍(ATM, defense and security, aerospace, aeronautics and much more)
- Global Presence 🌐(with projects in the USA, Canada, the UK, China, and more)
- Growth and Training 📈(Continuous and specialized training)
- You will enjoy autonomy and flexibility (in organizing work based on objectives, in a close and collaborative manner with your colleagues and direct manager)
- Innovation 💡(you will work with cutting-edge technologies, tools, and environments of the latest generation)
- Personalized Career 🛤(horizontal and vertical career paths within the company with real opportunities for growth and personal and professional development).
- Competitive Compensation 💰(don't worry, we will discuss the salary range for the position on the first call)
- Semi-annual performance reviews (2 times per year)
- Diversity and Inclusion 🤝(Equal opportunities)
- Work-life balance, flexible working hours (start and end times)
- We provide company buses and shuttles to facilitate commuting for employees to the center from different points in Madrid.
- REFLEX Plan (flexible compensation plan, a "benefit wallet" where employees can contract various services and social benefits with tax advantages).
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Requirements
What we're looking for
🎯 Required profile
- Experience (3-4 years) in:
- Systems engineering
- Requirements management and validation
- Knowledge of:
- Networks and communications:
- Multicast, RTP, SIP, SNMP
- Routing protocols (RIP, OSPF)
- Tactical networks (MANET)
- Emerging technologies:
- SDN (Software Defined Networks)
- Network orchestration and control (Netconf, Segment Routing, DLEP)
- Networks and communications:
- Experience in:
- Test design and execution
- Validation and verification documentation
- Proficiency in documentation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Knowledge of Python (intermediate level)
Nice to have
⭐ Will be especially valued
- Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems
- Knowledge of electronics/RF:
- RF circuits, power transmitters, antennas
- Modulators, demodulators and frequency conversion
- Filtering, noise and amplification
- Experience in integrating systems in complex defense environments
The role
At Indra we are looking for a Systems Engineer to participate in technological projects within the field of advanced communications and defense.
The position is aimed at professionals with experience in functional system design, requirements management and integration, with the ability to work in complex and multidisciplinary technical environments.
What you'll do
🚀 Main responsibilities
- Definition and design of functional system architectures
- Requirements management:
- Capture, analysis and decomposition
- Traceability and change control
- Participation in systems engineering activities under a structured approach
- Design and execution of:
- Functional, performance and unit tests
- Test cases and test plans
- Preparation of technical documentation:
- Specifications
- Validation plans
- Test reports
- Participation in systems integration and validation
- Coordination with technical teams (software, hardware, networks)
Hiring process
Revisión de tu perfil
Primera toma de contacto
With an equipo de selección · Phone call · 5–10 min
Breve llamada para conocerte y resolver dudas.
Entrevista técnica
With an el equipo
Reunión con el equipo, que explica el proyecto y las tareas diarias y explora tus conocimientos técnicos; puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias e inglés.
Oferta y bienvenida
- La entrevista técnica puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas e inglés si es necesario.
- La primera llamada puede llegar desde un número desconocido.
Hiring process
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We look forward to having you on our team! 💼✈️
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
- Website
- indracompany.com
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
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.
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