Embedded Software Responsible

🛰️ 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 background in space or complex embedded systems. The ideal candidate will lead and coordinate embedded software activities, manage and mentor engineering teams, and drive the full software lifecycle in compliance with space standards and quality processes.

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Drive the complete software development lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Apply systems engineering best practices, particularly during conception, specification, and design phases.
• Design, implement, and optimize embedded software solutions for microprocessor-based systems ensuring performance, reliability, and quality.
• Contribute to MBSE activities using tools such as Capella and Enterprise Architect.
• Ensure compliance with applicable space standards (ESA ECSS or similar) and quality validation processes.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams involved in GNSS-based systems and complex space solutions.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in the space sector.
• Proven experience leading and managing software engineering teams.
• Strong experience with embedded software development in C and C++.
• Experience with microprocessor-based systems and Linux environments, especially PetaLinux.
• Solid knowledge of Python programming.
• Experience with software version management tools.
• Experience with quality validation processes.
• Strong background in systems engineering best practices, particularly in early lifecycle phases.
• Hands-on experience with MBSE tools such as Capella and Enterprise Architect (advanced level).
• Good understanding of GNSS systems, including system concepts, GNSS signals, performance, RF interference detection, and geolocation.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Fluent English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with DO-178C normative.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Familiarity with tracking and project management tools such as JIRA.
• Previous experience working under ESA ECSS standards or similar.

🌍 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.