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Hybrid in Torrejón de Ardoz·Added 16 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Torrejón de Ardoz
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ 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.
Skills
Indra is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Torrejón de Ardoz.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electro-optical engineer.
- University education in Physics, Electronics, Telecommunications, or similar degrees.
- Knowledge of hardware design for laser systems.
- Experience in the development and testing of class 3 and 4 laser systems.
- Experience in the design and development of electronic systems.
- Experience in specification and verification of system requirements.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary work teams.
- Advanced English level for documentation and technical meetings.
Nice to have
Previous experience with DIRCM electro-optical systems or defense electro-optical systems.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
What we offer
- Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading company with over 50,000 professionals, with financial security.
- Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with impact both nationally and internationally.
- Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
- Autonomy and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
- Career Plan Tailored to You 📈: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.
- Continuous Training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).
- Exclusive Discounts for Your Well-being 🎁: Enjoy perks at gyms, restaurants, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.
- Competitive Compensation 💰 and flexible benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.
The role
At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.
We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that reinforce national and international security
💻 Join our team at Indra Group!
In our position as a leading company, we want to strengthen our team with an Electro-Optical Systems Engineer
What you'll do
- You will participate in the full lifecycle of design and development of complex electro-optical systems for defense applications. Your responsibilities will include:
- Specification and verification of electro-optical system requirements, analyzing customer requirements and defining technical requirements.
- Hardware design of class 3 and 4 laser systems, including component selection, circuit design, and thermal analysis.
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams (software, mechanics, testing, integration).
- Definition of system and subsystem interfaces.
- Preparation of technical documentation for design, development, and validation.
- Application of development standards such as PECAL or MIL‑STD.
- Participation in technical meetings with the customer for proposal presentations, requirements reviews, and issue resolution.
- Direct contribution to the design, integration, and testing of DIRCM electro-optical systems or other related systems.
How you'll work
Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid). Hybrid (Remote work: 40%)
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
- Profile Review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
- 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 answer any questions.
- Technical Interview 🤝: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief tests on psychological competencies and English (if necessary).
- Interview with the Talent Acquisition Team 🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: our values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can assess if there is a match.
- Offer and Welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!
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
Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing 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 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions for our professionals.
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