Senior Embedded Software Systems Engineer

🛰️ 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 a senior engineering profile specialised in the design and development of embedded software systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in systems engineering best practices, embedded software development in C/C++, microprocessor-based platforms, and Linux environments such as PetaLinux. Experience in GNSS-related systems and the ability to tackle complex multidisciplinary challenges will be highly valued.

• Apply systems engineering best practices across conception, specification, and design phases.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimise embedded software in C or C++ for microprocessor-based systems.
• Work with Linux environments, especially PetaLinux.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Python.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and contribute to problem-solving across complex technical systems.
• Support activities related to GNSS system concepts, GNSS signals, performance analyses, interference detection, and geolocation.
• Use engineering instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers in development and validation processes.
• Ensure alignment with ESA ECSS standards or similar engineering frameworks.
• (Desirable) Contribute to requirement management workflows (DOORS or similar) and project tracking via JIRA.
• (Desirable) Support system modelling activities using MBSE tools such as Capella or Enterprise Architect.
• (Desirable) Apply knowledge of DO-178C guidelines and MATLAB when relevant.

• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in the space domain.
• Experience in systems engineering best practices, especially in early design lifecycle phases.
• Strong programming skills in C (Advanced, 3–4 years) and C++.
• Experience working with Linux environments (Advanced).
• Proficiency in Python programming (Advanced).
• Experience working with microprocessor-based embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PetaLinux or similar embedded Linux environments.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers (Advanced).
• Understanding of GNSS concepts, GNSS signals, performance and RF interference detection/geolocation (Advanced, 4–5 years).
• Ability to handle complex technical systems and develop robust technical documentation.
• High level of English, both spoken and written.
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS or similar engineering standards.

• Experience with DO-178C normative.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Experience with requirement management tools (DOORS or similar).
• Experience with project tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as Capella or Enterprise Architect.

• 🌍 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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