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Senior Digital Hardware Design Engineer - FPGA / High-Speed Interfaces

On-site in Madrid·Added 16 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

  • 4-5 years of experience in digital hardware design.

  • Experience in digital board design with FPGAs / SoCs / microcontrollers.

  • Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD).

  • Experience in design with high-speed ADCs/DACs.

  • Knowledge of signal and power integrity (SI/PI).

  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC protection design.

  • Experience with tools such as

    • Xpedition Designer

    • Altium

    • Hyperlynx

    • Ansys SiWave

    • LTSpice

Nice to have

  • Experience in radar or electronic surveillance products.

  • Knowledge of certification processes and defense regulations.

  • Experience in multidisciplinary environments for complex hardware development.

The role

🛰️ Do you have experience in advanced digital hardware design and would you like to work on technology projects for radar and electronic surveillance in the defense sector?

💻 We are looking for a Senior Digital Hardware Development Engineer to participate in the design of high-performance digital electronic boards, collaborating on the development of advanced technology products.

The selected person will work on digital hardware design, simulation, integration, and verification, collaborating with FPGA, RF, mechanical, prototyping, and testing teams throughout the entire product development cycle.

What you'll do

  • Analyze input specifications and generate digital board hardware requirements.

  • Define the hardware architecture, select components, and capture schematics.

  • Design digital boards based on FPGAs, SoCs, or microcontrollers.

  • Design high-speed interfaces (DDR, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, JESD).

  • Design systems with high-speed ADCs/DACs.

  • Perform signal and power integrity simulations (SI/PI).

  • Supervise and review PCB design.

  • Lead technical design reviews.

  • Plan and execute prototype bring-up and verification.

  • Collaborate on system integration and qualification.

  • Prepare technical design documentation.

  • Work with teams in FPGA, RF, mechanical, testing, and industrialization throughout the entire development cycle.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Profile review

  2. First contact

    With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min

    A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

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We look forward to having you on our team! 💼✈️

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

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Project Diversity 🌍(ATM, defense and security, aerospace, aeronautics and much more)
  • Global Presence 🌐(with projects in the USA, Canada, the UK, China, and more)
  • Growth and Training 📈(Continuous and specialized training)
  • You will enjoy autonomy and flexibility (in organizing work based on objectives, in a close and collaborative manner with your colleagues and direct manager)
  • Innovation 💡(you will work with cutting-edge technologies, tools, and environments of the latest generation)
  • Personalized Career 🛤(horizontal and vertical career paths within the company with real opportunities for growth and personal and professional development).
  • Competitive Compensation 💰(don't worry, we will discuss the salary range for the position on the first call)
  • Semi-annual performance reviews (2 times per year)
  • Diversity and Inclusion 🤝(Equal opportunities)
  • Work-life balance, flexible working hours (start and end times)
  • We provide company buses and shuttles to facilitate commuting for employees to the center from different points in Madrid.
  • REFLEX Plan (flexible compensation plan, a "benefit wallet" where employees can contract various services and social benefits with tax advantages).

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