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Experienced Software Engineer

Location: 

Madrid, MD, ES

Profile: 
Required experience:  More than 2 years of experience
Working mode:  Hybrid

Experienced Software Engineer – Madrid – Hybrid

🛰️ 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 will you do?

 

• Design and implement software and/or firmware for embedded and real‑time onboard systems.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of embedded software development for space vehicles.
• Implement real‑time image processing and/or AI solutions on diverse target hardware platforms.
• Contribute to software and system validation, verification, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AI/IP, GNC, GNSS, and other avionics areas.
• Produce technical documentation following applicable space and aeronautics standards.
• Participate in projects covering areas such as satellite rendezvous, IOS/ADR, planetary EDL, launch vehicles, Earth observation, interplanetary missions, and autonomous vehicles.
• Work within an international team located in Spain, Portugal, UK, and Romania.
 

🎯 What are we looking for?

 
✅ Engineering degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering.
✅ Minimum 3–5 years of experience in embedded systems and/or software engineering.
✅ Experience in real‑time and safety‑critical software development (ECSS, DO‑178 or equivalent).
✅ Strong programming skills in C and C++ (plus optionally Python or Ada).
✅ Knowledge of configuration control tools (GIT, SVN).
✅ Solid understanding of real‑time multithreaded systems and RTOS (e.g., RTEMS, VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
✅ Knowledge of embedded computer architectures (ARM, PowerPC, RISC‑V, etc.).
✅ Ability to generate project documentation aligned with applicable standards.
✅ English: High level (spoken and written).
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
 
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring! 

🚀 What we offer:

 
🌍 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!

🕓 Our selection process:

 
Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to see if you fit what we’re looking for.
First contact (5–10 min) 📞: If you get a call from an unknown number, it’s our team!
Technical interview 🤝: Meet the team, learn about the project, and explore your technical skills. Tests may be included.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If all goes well, you join our team and start this new stage with us!
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks.

Our commitment

We promote respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environments, ensuring equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion. INDRA is a Top Employer 2026!

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