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- Hybrid, Madrid
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- Experience
- 3+ years
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
🎯 What are we looking for?
✅ More than 3 years of experience in orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics.
✅ Experience in SSA optical sensors data processing.
✅ Strong background in applied mathematics and statistics.
✅ Hands-on experience with machine learning applied to physical systems or time series data.
✅ Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming.
✅ Understanding of satellite attitude and orbital dynamics.
✅ Familiarity with optical light curve analysis, optical physics, and photometry.
✅ Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
✅ Strong programming skills in Python and Java (3-4 years of experience).
✅ Experience with scientific computing and data analysis libraries.
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring!
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
🤝 Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.
✨ Your next big opportunity is here. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
The role
🛰️ Indra Space - Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌
At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:
🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
🚀 Secure Communications
🚀 Earth Observation & ISR
🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
🚀 Science & space exploration
As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach-from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe's space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.
What you'll do
💡 What will you do?
- Develop modelling and simulation solutions for spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics.
- Process and analyze SSA optical sensor data.
- Apply mathematical and statistical methods to space-related problems.
- Design and implement machine learning models for physical systems and time series data.
- Work with satellite attitude and orbital dynamics models.
- Perform optical light curve analysis and apply optical physics and photometry concepts.
- Develop object-oriented software solutions using Python and Java.
- Use machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
- Conduct scientific computing and advanced data analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
Hiring process
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
🕓 Our selection process:
Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we're looking for.
First contact (5-10 min) 📞: If you get a call from an unknown number, it's our team! A quick chat to get to know you and answer questions.
Technical interview 🤝: Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks, and explore your technical knowledge. Brief psychological and English tests may be included.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If all goes well, you join our team and start this new stage with us!
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
- 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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Additional information
Our commitment: We promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring professional development and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. We offer a workplace free from 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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