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Telecommunications Engineer - Waveform & Data Link Design

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

Indra

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Overview

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

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Skills

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.
Join our team and take part in innovative projects in the Defense sector! 🚀

What will you do?
✅ Design waveforms and data links (Layers 1 and 2) for tactical and strategic communication systems.
✅ Implement digital signal processing techniques: modulation, channel coding, synchronization, etc.
✅ Develop models and simulations in Matlab/Simulink to validate designs.
✅ Participate in hardware implementation (FPGA, DSP and/or microcontrollers) using VHDL.
✅ Collaborate in system integration and testing in real environments.
✅ Contribute to architecture definition and performance optimization in RFSoC/MPSoC solutions.
✅ Work closely with other technical teams to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.

What are we looking for?
💡 Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. Apply and let's discover what you can bring to the team!
🎓 Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or similar.
📌 Minimum 3 years of experience as a Communications Engineer.
📌 Experience in waveform and/or data link design (Layers 1 and 2).
📌 Knowledge of digital signal processing (modulation, coding, etc.).
📌 Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and VHDL.
📌 Experience with digital hardware (FPGA, DSP and/or microcontrollers).
✨ Valuable: experience in C/C++ and RFSoC/MPSoC architectures.

What we offer
🔒 Stability and Future: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with over 50,000 professionals.
🌍 Innovative and High-Impact Projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies with national and international impact.
🤝 Close and Transparent Environment: Direct communication and collaborative atmosphere.
📈 Career plan tailored to you: Boost your professional growth.
📚 Continuous training: Access to Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses).
🎁 Exclusive benefits: Discounts on gyms, leisure, restaurants, and more.
💰 Competitive salary and flexible compensation plans.

🕓 Our selection process
• 🔍 Profile review: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you match what we're looking for.
• 📞 First contact (5-10 min): If you get a call from an unknown number, it's us! A quick chat to get to know you and answer any questions.
• 🤝 Technical interview: Meet the team, learn about the project and daily tasks. We'll also explore your technical knowledge and conduct short psychological and English tests (if needed).
• 🤝 Interview with Talent Attraction team: Get to know us better-our values, career model, skills-so both sides can assess if there's a match.
• 🎉 Offer and welcome: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and start this new journey together!
⏳ Estimated process time: 2 weeks.

Our commitment
🌍 We promote a respectful and dignified work environment, ensuring professional development and equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and promotion.
✅ We offer a workplace 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!
Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and excellent conditions for our professionals.

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.

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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