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Embedded Software Development Engineer C++ / ADA

On-site in Pontevedra·Added 18 days ago

Indra

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Pontevedra
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

Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, offering financial security.
Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an 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 a real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
Career Plan Tailored to You 📈: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
Continuous Training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (with more than 6,000 courses for your professional development!).
Exclusive discounts for your well-being 🎁: Enjoy advantages at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.
Competitive compensation 💰 and flexible compensation plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎯What are we looking for in you?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply and tell us what you can contribute! 🚀

At least 3-4 years of experience in real-time embedded software development is required.
For more senior profiles, experience leading the design, development, and validation of real-time embedded software for advanced electronic defense solutions.
Experience designing and developing automated test and integration tools for system validation.
Knowledge of C, Ada, C++, Python, and Matlab.
Knowledge of continuous integration, automated testing, and version control.

Languages

High level of English (international projects).

The role

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 European projects team!

In our position as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with an Embedded Software Development Engineer for defense-related strategic projects.

What you'll do

💡What will you do?

Development and generation of new products for Defense and Electronic Surveillance.
Participating in R&D initiatives, applying improvements, new algorithms, and emerging technologies applied to defense.
Participating in R&D projects and technology transfer.
Developing and optimizing advanced digital signal processing algorithms, emitter detection and classification, and intrapulse modulation.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all

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

🕓What is our selection process like?

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!

Estimated Process Duration: 2 weeks.

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.

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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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