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Power Electronics Engineer (UAV Systems). Madrid, Hybrid Model

Power Electronics Engineer (UAV Systems). Madrid, Hybrid Model

Indra
Indra
Madrid, SpainCompetitiveHybridAdded 9 days agoMid · 2-3 years

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About 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, participating in strategic projects where innovation and advanced engineering make the difference.

Join our European projects team! 🌍

In our position as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a

Power Electronics Engineer specialized in energy systems for UAVs

, to join a strategic R&D project focused on the development of unmanned aerial platforms with next-generation energy generation and storage technologies.

What you'll do

· ⚡ Design and develop power converters (DC/DC and AC/DC) for UAV onboard systems.

· 🔋 Integrate, select, and validate energy storage technologies (Li-ion, LiPo, and emerging ones).

· 🧠 Develop battery management systems (BMS): protection, balancing, and monitoring.

· 🌡️ Perform thermal analyses and optimize energy efficiency, weight, and reliability.

· 🧪 Execute functional tests and validations in the laboratory and provide support in field trials.

· 🤝 Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure integration.

· 📐 Design PCB schematics and layouts using professional tools.

· 💻 Use simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink) to validate solutions.

What you'll get

· ✅

Stability and Future

: Long-term projects in a leading company with more than 50,000 professionals.

· 🚀

Innovative Projects

: Cutting-edge technology with national and international impact.

· 🤝

Close-Knit Environment

: Collaborative culture and direct communication.

· 🕒

Flexibility

: Real work-life balance and autonomous organization.

· 📈

Career plan

: Professional growth tailored to you.

· 🎓

Continuous training

: Access to Open University and Udemy (6,000+ courses).

· 🎁

Benefits

: Discounts on wellness, leisure, dining, and more.

· 💰

Competitive compensation

and flexible benefits.

Hiring process

  • 🔍 Profile review: We evaluate 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 will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will give you brief psychological and English competency tests.
  • 🎉 Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin this new stage together!

Estimated Time: 1-2 weeks.

Our commitment is to promote 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 work 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 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.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. We want to meet you! 😊

· 🎓 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic, Industrial, Energy Engineering, or similar.

· ⚡ 2-3 years of experience in power electronics.

· 🔋 Knowledge of battery systems and energy storage.

· 💻 Experience in simulation (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink).

· 📐 Experience in PCB design (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar).

· ✈️ Experience in UAVs, aeronautics, or embedded systems is a plus.

· 📜 Knowledge of electrical regulations or aeronautical standards (valued).

· 🌪️ Experience in environmental testing (vibration, temperature, EMC) (valued).

· 🔄 Interest in hybrid power generation systems.

· 📍 Availability for a hybrid model in Madrid.

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

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