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FPGA Development Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 17 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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What we're looking for

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we are looking for. Go ahead, get to know our proposal, and we will get to know what you can bring to us!

Engineer with a background in electronics, Computer Engineering, telecommunications, Communications Electronics or similar, to participate in the development of projects for the Defense sector, both in the Aeronautical, Naval, or Land domains.

Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience working as an FPGA Engineer

- Experience in project development with VHDL/Verilog and SoC.

- Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog simulation tools.

- Knowledge of signal processing in FPGAs.

- Definition of FPGA-based architectures.

- Experience with analog-to-digital converters at high frequencies.

- Minimum English level B2-C1

Nice to have

- Experience in the Defense sector is valued

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌟What we offer you

Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading Defense company with over 60,000 professionals, offering 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 a 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

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

💻 Join our team for European projects!

In our position as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with an FPGA Development Engineer

What you'll do

💡 What will you do?

FPGA Design and Development

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).
HR interview where you will learn about career paths, training, and social benefits.

Offer and Welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated Time: 1-2 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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Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our staff and ensuring equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free from 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 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.

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