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Waveform and Data Link Design Engineer

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

Indra

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What are we looking for?
💡 Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. Come and see our proposal, and we'll see what you can bring!
🎓 Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or similar.
📌 Minimum 3 years of experience as a Communications Engineer.
📌 Experience in waveform and/or data link design (layers 1 and 2).
📌 Knowledge of digital signal processing (modulation, coding, etc.).
📌 Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and VHDL.
📌 Experience with digital hardware (FPGA, DSP, and/or microcontrollers).
✨ Experience in C/C++ and RFSoC/MPSoC architectures will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer
🔒 Stability and Future: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 50,000 professionals.
🌍 Innovative and High-Impact Projects: You will work with cutting-edge technologies with national and international impact.
🤝 Close and Transparent Environment: Direct communication and a collaborative environment.
📈 Career Plan tailored to you: Boost your professional development.
📚 Continuous training: Access to Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses).
🎁 Exclusive benefits: Discounts on gyms, leisure, dining, and more.
💰 Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

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 team and take part in innovative projects in the Defense sector!

What you'll do

What will you do?
✅ Design waveforms and data links (layers 1 and 2) for tactical and strategic communications systems.
✅ Implement digital signal processing techniques: modulations, channel coding, synchronization, etc.
✅ Develop models and simulations in Matlab/Simulink to validate designs.
✅ Participate in digital hardware implementation (FPGA, DSP, and/or microcontrollers) using VHDL.
✅ Collaborate on system integration and testing in real-world environments.
✅ Contribute to architecture definition and performance optimization in RFSoC/MPSoC solutions.
✅ Work as a team with other technical areas to ensure quality and meet project requirements.

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

🕓 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 psychological competency and English tests (if necessary).
• 🤝 Interview with the talent acquisition team: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can assess if there's a match.
• 🎉 Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and we'll start this new stage together!
⏳ Estimated process time: 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
🌍 We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our staff and ensuring equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion.
✅ We offer an 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 2025 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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