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Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 6 days ago

Indra

515 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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!

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Digital Hardware Engineer with solid experience in the design and development of complex digital boards, preferably for high‑performance or mission‑critical systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing FPGA/SoC/microcontroller‑based hardware, managing high‑speed interfaces, and ensuring robust performance, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital hardware engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA/SoC/microcontroller‑based board design.
• Experience with high‑speed signal design and layout (DDR, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, JESD).
• Expertise in high‑speed ADC/DAC integration.
• Solid understanding of EMI/EMC protection methods.
• Experience working with VME or OpenVPX architectures.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Matlab, LTSpice) and signal/power integrity analysis tools.
• High‑level English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Experience with Mentor Xpedition Designer.
• Knowledge of HyperLynx.
• Experience with HPS (Hardware Processing System).

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

• Design digital hardware boards based on FPGA, SoC, and microcontrollers, including power delivery stages, clock distribution networks, and associated architectures.
• Develop high‑speed digital designs, ensuring proper layout considerations for interfaces such as DDR, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, and JESD.
• Integrate and validate high‑speed ADCs/DACs.
• Define and implement EMI/EMC protection strategies.
• Work with VME and OpenVPX architectures.
• Use engineering tools for schematic capture, circuit simulation (e.g., Matlab, LTSpice), and signal/power integrity analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust hardware solutions that meet project requirements.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Revisión de tu perfil

  2. Primera toma de contacto

    With an equipo de selección · Phone call · 5–10 min

    Breve llamada para conocerte y resolver dudas.

  3. Entrevista técnica

    With an el equipo

    Reunión con el equipo, que explica el proyecto y las tareas diarias y explora tus conocimientos técnicos; puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias e inglés.

  4. Oferta y bienvenida

  • La entrevista técnica puede incluir breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas e inglés si es necesario.
  • La primera llamada puede llegar desde un número desconocido.

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.
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