Systems Verification, Validation and Qualification Lead Engineer

Indra·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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What you'll do

  • Define and lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for weapons systems and missiles.
  • Take responsibility for qualification of the complete system, covering:
    • Missile segment (airframe, propulsion, GNC, payload).
    • Launch segment.
    • Command and control (C2) segment.
    • Datalinks and communications.
  • Ensure an end-to-end system vision, understanding complex technical interdependencies.
  • Coordinate and influence multiple technical teams without direct authority.
  • Actively participate in mission system integration.
  • Explain complex architectures in a clear and structured manner to different stakeholders.
  • Defend technical decisions before the client and management.
  • Lead complete system testing and advanced integration activities.
  • Act as the technical reference for the system within the project.

What you'll get

  • Stability and future 🏢✨: Long-term strategic projects in Defense.
  • Real impact 🚀: Direct involvement in weapons systems and missiles.
  • Senior and expert environment 🤝: Collaboration with highly skilled technical teams.
  • Flexibility ⏳: Hybrid work model.
  • Career plan 📈: Professional development towards technical and system leadership.
  • Continuous training 📚: Open University and Udemy for Business (+6,000 courses).
  • Benefits and discounts 🎁: Leisure, wellness, and flexible compensation.
  • Competitive compensation 💰 commensurate with experience and responsibility.

Hiring process

  1. Profile review 🔍
  2. First contact (5‑10 min) 📞
  3. Interview with Talent Acquisition 🤝
  4. Technical interview 🤝
  5. Offer and welcome 🎉

⏱️ Estimated duration: 2 weeks.

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 2025 certified 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.

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 strategic Armament and Defense projects!

In our position as a leading company in the Defense sector, we are looking for a Weapons Systems Verification & Qualification Lead Engineer to participate in the Weapons environment at Indra, taking on a key role in the verification, validation and integration of highly complex weapons systems and missiles.

🎯 What are we looking for?

You do not need to meet 100% of the requirements. We want to meet you and learn what you can bring 🚀

5-10 years of experience in integration, verification and qualification of complex systems.
✅ Solid knowledge of the defense sector, especially weapons systems and missiles.
✅ Experience in system integration and testing of complete systems.
✅ Ability to understand and manage end-to-end complex architectures.
✅ Strong technical credibility and cross-functional influencing skills.

Technical knowledge

  • Integration with mission systems (advanced level).
  • System integration methodologies (advanced level).

Functional knowledge

  • Systems integration (ATM).
  • Direction and execution of complete system testing.
  • Systems and solutions architecture in Defense.

✅ Strong technical communication skills and results orientation.
✅ Ability to provide technical leadership without formal authority.
Advanced English, both spoken and written.
✅ Availability to work in Torrejón de Ardoz, under a hybrid work model.

🌍 The project

You will join the Weapons team at Indra, focused on the development, integration and qualification of advanced weapons systems, where system vision, cross-segment integration and operational validation are critical to success.

You will work in a highly demanding and strategic environment, with direct impact on key Defense capabilities.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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Spanish company
57000 employees