QKD & QKDN Network Engineer - Alcobendas (Madrid), Hybrid

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.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

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About the role

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of secure communications solutions and quantum technologies that strengthen national and international security, participating in strategic R&D projects and cutting-edge experimental networks within the Defense and Security sector.

💻 Join our quantum communications projects team!

As a leading company in defense and critical technologies, we want to strengthen our team with a QKD and QKDN Network Engineer to join the Garbo Project, a strategic initiative in the field of secure communications and quantum cryptography, participating in the design and validation of experimental quantum networks.

What you'll do

💡 What will you do?

• Participate in the design and definition of QKDN network architectures in accordance with ITU and ETSI standards.

• Implement and configure QKDN network components (QKD Controller, Network Manager, agents, etc.).

• Develop and integrate functionalities in experimental networks to validate technical requirements.

• Execute functional and performance tests to ensure compliance with project KPIs.

• Collaborate on the design of test plans and test cases for secure communications systems and solutions.

• Work in Linux environments and participate in debugging and analysis tasks.

• Contribute to technical documentation and the evolution of quantum and classical cryptography solutions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an advanced R&D environment.

What we're looking for

🎯 What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go ahead, get to know our offer and tell us what you can bring to the table! 🚀

✅ Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics, or similar).

✅ Experience (1-2 years) in QKD or secure communications technologies.

✅ Knowledge of QKDN networks and their components in accordance with ITU/ETSI standards.

✅ Knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.

✅ Experience working in Linux environments.

✅ Intermediate-level programming in C / C++.

✅ Knowledge of network management.

What you'll get

What we offer you

  • Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, and financial security.
  • 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 compensation plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

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).
  • Interview with the Talent Acquisition Team 🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: our values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can assess if there is a match.
  • Offer and Welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you will join our team and start this new stage together!

Estimated Process Duration: 2 weeks.

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 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.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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Spanish company
57000 employees