Senior RF & Networks Engineer

Senior RF & Networks Engineer

Indra
Indra
Madrid, SpainCompetitiveHybridAdded 2 days agoSenior · 5-10 years

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About the role

We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.

💻 Join our team on strategic tactical communications projects!

As a leading company in the defense sector, we are looking to bring on board a Senior RF & Tactical Networks Engineer to participate in the SIAGEN CTN project, contributing to the design, development, and integration of advanced communications systems deployed in demanding operational environments.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and integrate deployed tactical radio links for mission-critical systems.
  • Implement and evolve the network layer of tactical waveforms, ensuring interoperability, robustness, and performance.
  • Develop network protocols and architectures: routing, controlled flooding, MANET, and QoS mechanisms.
  • Participate in software integration on deployed platforms and distributed systems.
  • Collaborate on conceptual channel and radio link modeling (unclassified).
  • Validate and verify the solutions developed within complex software lifecycles.
  • Work in coordination with other engineering teams to ensure the coherence of the overall system.
  • Produce technical documentation and participate in project technical reviews.

What we're looking for

You don't need to meet 100% of the requirements. We want to get to know you and see what you can bring 🚀

✅ Demonstrable experience of 5–10 years in tactical or mission-critical communications systems.
✅ Solid knowledge of radio communications, network protocols, and deployed systems architecture.
✅ Experience in network protocol development and distributed architectures (MANET, routing, QoS).
✅ Experience in software integration on deployed platforms or distributed systems.
✅ Knowledge of channel and radio link modeling at a conceptual level.
✅ Experience in environments with complex software lifecycles (DO‑178, ISO/IEC 12207, or other equivalent frameworks).

  • C / C++ (advanced level).
  • Network management (advanced).
  • Python for support, automation, and analysis (advanced).
  • Defense and Security Communications Systems (advanced).

✅ Analytical skills, results-oriented mindset, and teamwork.
✅ Availability to work in Alcobendas, under a hybrid model (40% annual remote work).

What you'll get

  • Stability and future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading company in the Defence sector.
  • Cutting-edge technology 🚀: Next-generation tactical communications and critical systems.
  • Collaborative environment 🤝: Work with highly specialized teams.
  • Flexibility ⏳: Hybrid model with 40% annual remote work.
  • Technical career plan 📈: Professional development tailored to your experience.
  • Continuous training 📚: Open University and Udemy for Business (+6,000 courses).
  • Benefits and discounts 🎁: Leisure, wellbeing and flexible compensation.
  • Competitive compensation 💰 commensurate with profile and responsibilities.

About the company & team

You will join the SIAGEN CTN Project, a strategic defense initiative focused on developing advanced tactical communications capabilities, mobile networks, and deployed radio links, key to ensuring the interoperability and effectiveness of systems in real operational environments.

You will work on a project of high technological demand, with direct impact on critical operational capabilities.

Hiring process

  1. Review of your profile 🔍
  2. First contact (5-10 min) 📞
  3. Interview with Talent Acquisition 🤝
  4. Technical interview 🤝
  5. Offer and welcome 🎉

⏱️ Estimated duration: 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 2025 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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