Lead Software Systems Engineer - Technology Demonstrators

Lead Software Systems Engineer - Technology Demonstrators

Indra
Indra
Madrid, SpainCompetitiveHybridAdded todaySenior · 5-10 years🇪🇸Spanish: Fluent

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What you'll do

  • Design software architectures for technology demonstrators, participating from early definition phases through to results validation.
  • Model solutions, analyze technical results, and propose evolutionary improvements to the demonstrators.
  • Defend and present Indra's technical solution to industrial partners and other project stakeholders.
  • Support the definition of next stages and evolutions of the various simulation environments.
  • Contribute to technical alignment between in-house developments and those of the consortium's various stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in technical documentation, analysis, and presentation of results tasks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, systems, and simulation teams.

What you'll get

  • Stability and future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading company in the defense sector.
  • Real innovation 🚀: Design of advanced software solutions and next-generation technology demonstrators.
  • Collaborative environment 🤝: Work with expert teams and European consortia.
  • Flexibility ⏳: Hybrid model with 40% annual remote work.
  • Career plan 📈: Professional development tailored to your technical profile.
  • Continuous training 📚: Access to Open University and Udemy for Business (+6,000 courses).
  • Benefits and discounts 🎁: Leisure, wellness, dining, and flexible compensation.
  • Competitive compensation 💰 commensurate with experience and contribution.

Hiring process

  1. Review of your profile 🔍
  2. Initial contact (5–10 min) 📞
  3. Interview with talent acquisition 🤝
  4. Technical interview 🤝
  5. Offer and welcome 🎉

⏱️ Estimated duration: 2 weeks.

We are committed to promoting work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our workforce and ensuring equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion, offering a workplace 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.

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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 Systems and Technology Demonstrators team!

As a leading company in the defense sector, we are looking to bring on board a Software Solutions Designer for Technology Demonstrators to take part in strategic European projects linked to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), contributing to the design, integration, and validation of innovative software solutions in advanced modeling and simulation environments.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

You don't need to meet 100% of the requirements. We want to get to know you and discover your potential 🚀

5–10 years of experience as a systems or software engineer, participating in the design of complex software solutions.
✅ Experience in architecture design, modeling, and results analysis, preferably in technology demonstrators.
✅ Proficiency in UML and object-oriented design.
✅ Solid knowledge of C++ (advanced) and additional experience in Python and/or Java.
✅ Experience in modeling and simulation, ideally in defense or ATM environments.
✅ Knowledge of standards and protocols for simulator interconnection and MSaaS (DDS, HLA, DIS).
✅ Testing experience: unit, functional, and performance testing.
✅ Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum).
✅ Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions.
✅ Key competencies: analytical thinking, results orientation, teamwork, and effective communication.
✅ Availability to work in Alcobendas, under a hybrid model (40% annual remote work).

🌍 The project

You will join the EDF FCAS – CASSATA project, a strategic European initiative within the Future Combat Air System, focused on the development and validation of advanced technology demonstrators for future air combat environments, integrating modeling, simulation, interoperability, and new technology capabilities.

You will work in a multinational environment, collaborating with leading industrial and technology partners on high-impact projects for European technological sovereignty.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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