Specialist in Embedded Software - Senior Software 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.

• Develop embedded software using MISRA C over Linux or real-time operating systems.
• Define and derive requirements for embedded and SSA systems.
• Design system architecture, specifications, and acceptance criteria for HW/SW systems.
• Implement, validate, and test embedded and SSA systems.
• Design, deploy, and calibrate SQL databases.
• Evolve and maintain legacy code, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation in English.
• Coordinate technical teams for complex system implementations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their skill development.
• Collaborate in business development activities and proposal preparation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes.
• Analyse complex problems and define optimal architectural and performance-driven solutions.
• Design systems from scratch or by leveraging existing codebases following best practices.

✅ Minimum 5 years of experience in:
• Specification, architecture, design, and validation of embedded systems
• Development of embedded software using MISRA C over Linux or a real-time OS

✅ Strong technical competence in MISRA C development
✅ Experience in requirements gathering
✅ Ability to define architecture and design from scratch or based on legacy systems
✅ Experience in SQL database design and deployment
✅ Technical leadership and coordination of engineering teams
✅ Ability to mentor junior team members
✅ Experience working in international environments
✅ English level B2 or higher
✅ 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! 🚀

🌍 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!

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, review the project and daily tasks, and discuss your technical background. Short 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.

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