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Digital Hardware, FPGA and SoC Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 25 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

✅ Main requirements

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

• More than 5 years of experience in electronic and digital hardware design.

• Experience in schematic capture and hardware development.

• Solid knowledge of architectures based on processors, SoCs, and FPGAs.

• Experience in digital design and complex electronic systems.

• Ability to validate and debug hardware in the laboratory.

• Programming knowledge in VHDL and C for embedded systems.

• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, and PCIe.

• Proficiency with FPGA development tools, especially Xilinx Vivado.

• Initiative, analytical skills, and a problem-solving mindset.

Nice to have

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We want to get to know you and discover everything you can bring! 🚀

Languages

• Intermediate English level to understand technical documentation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading defense company with more than 50,000 professionals and financial stability.
  • 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 benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

The role

💻 Join our team as a Senior Electronics Engineer | Digital Hardware Design, FPGA and SoC

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

You will participate in strategic Defense and Security projects, developing advanced high-performance electronic systems. We are looking for a versatile professional with knowledge of hardware, firmware, and software, but with a clear specialization in digital hardware design, schematic capture, and architectures based on processors, SoCs, and FPGAs.

If you are passionate about electronics and want to participate in the development of technological solutions with real impact, we would love to meet you.

What you'll do

• Design digital hardware for high-performance electronic and embedded systems.

• Schematic capture and electronic circuit design.

• Define and implement architectures based on processors, SoCs, and FPGAs.

• Participate in the design, integration, and validation of electronic boards.

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs using languages such as C and VHDL.

• Implement and debug communication buses and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and Aurora.

• Perform equipment testing and validation in the laboratory using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, signal generators, and other electronic instrumentation.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the hardware, firmware, and software integration of complete solutions.

• Generate technical documentation and participate in the continuous improvement of development and validation processes.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Profile review

  2. First contact

    With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min

    A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 tests on psychological competencies and English (if necessary).
  • 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

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.

¡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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