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FPGA Design and 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
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan, gym access

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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 will you do?
✅ Develop projects in VHDL/Verilog and SoC for critical systems.
✅ Manage VHDL/Verilog simulation tools to validate designs.
✅ Implement and optimize video processing on FPGAs.
✅ Define FPGA-based architectures for high-performance solutions.
✅ Collaborate on system integration and testing in real environments.
✅ Apply basic video processing knowledge to ensure solution quality.
What are we looking for?
💡 Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go ahead, explore our proposal, and we'll discover what you can bring!
🎓 Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
📌 Experience in development with VHDL/Verilog and SoC.
📌 Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog simulation tools.
📌 Knowledge of video processing on FPGAs.
📌 Experience in defining FPGA architectures.
✨ Experience in basic video processing and performance optimization will be valued.

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 does our selection process look like?
• 🔍 Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we're 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'll meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We'll also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we'll conduct brief psychological competency assessments and an English check (if needed).
• 🤝 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 determine 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 duration: 2 weeks.
Our commitment
🌍 We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering professional development for our staff and ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, 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.

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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