Embedded Software Team Lead

🛰️ 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.

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Responsible with strong leadership skills and a solid background in embedded software engineering, preferably within the space domain. The ideal candidate can lead teams, define development strategies, and ensure high-quality delivery of embedded software while applying system engineering best practices.

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical support.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to system engineering activities, especially in conception, specification, and design phases.
• Design, implement, and optimize software for embedded platforms ensuring performance and reliability.
• Work with C/C++, microprocessor-based systems, and Linux environments (especially PetaLinux).
• Develop software using Python and apply software version management tools.
• Participate in quality validation processes and prepare technical documentation.
• Support GNSS-related analysis, including GNSS signal concepts, performance, interference detection, and geolocation.

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in the space field.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to manage technical teams.
• Expertise in C and C++ (expert level) and embedded systems development.
• Experience with microprocessor-based platforms and Linux environments, especially PetaLinux.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Experience with MBSE tools, including Capella and Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS standards.
• Strong understanding of GNSS systems, performance, signals, and RF-based geolocation.
• Experience with software version management tools and quality validation processes.
• Ability to tackle complex systems and produce technical documentation.
• High level of English (verbal and written).

• Experience with DO178C normative.
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Knowledge of requirement management tools such as DOORS and tracking tools such as JIRA.

• 🌍 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.

 

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