Radar Systems Engineer – Embedded Software & Communications

Indra Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Career development plan

Job summary

Indra Group in Madrid is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, verify, and integrate real-time radar systems. You will develop low-level C/C++ code, optimize performance, and tailor Linux-based platforms with drivers and RT extensions.

Collaboration with systems, hardware, and integration teams is essential to deliver secure, robust defense software. The role requires 5+ years in embedded development for defense/industrial systems, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience for defense/industrial systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ languages.
• Strong Linux and virtualization know-how.
• Experience with protocols and hardware-software integration.
• English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Eligibility for NATO clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and integrate embedded software for radar systems in real-time and resource-constrained environments.
• Implement low-level software interacting directly with hardware components.
• Develop robust and efficient code in C/C++ with a focus on performance, memory optimization, and reliability.
• Configure and customize Linux-based systems, including kernel tuning, device drivers, and real-time extensions.
• Design and maintain communication interfaces using protocols such as UDP/TCP, SNMP, and MODBUS.
• Utilize virtualization tools for development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with defense-grade software quality standards (e.g., NATO AQAP).
• Produce well-documented, maintainable code and contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and integration engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

English

NATO clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in Telematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Docker

QEMU

KVM

Job description

Indra is shaping the future of defense by developing the next generation of high-performance radar systems that will safeguard airspace, strengthen air defence, and support some of the most ambitious modernization initiatives in the sector.

These are transformative, high-impact programs where technology and purpose meet. If you're passionate about engineering solutions that matter — systems that detect, protect, and enable superior decision-making — we invite you to join us and help build the radar capability of tomorrow.

• Design, develop, verify, and integrate embedded software for radar systems in real-time and resource-constrained environments.
• Implement low-level software interacting directly with hardware components.
• Develop robust and efficient code in C/C++ with a focus on performance, memory optimization, and reliability.
• Configure and customize Linux-based systems, including kernel tuning, device drivers, and real-time extensions.
• Design and maintain communication interfaces using protocols such as UDP/TCP, SNMP, and MODBUS.
• Utilize virtualization tools (Docker, QEMU, KVM) for development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with defense-grade software quality standards (e.g., NATO AQAP).
• Produce well-documented, maintainable code and contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and integration engineers.
• Degree in Telematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development for defense or industrial systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and virtualization environments.
• Experience with communication protocols and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with MATLAB for data processing and model-based design is a plus.
• Understanding of signal and data processing techniques (filtering, detection, fusion) is valued.
• English is a must; Spanish is a plus.
• Eligibility for NATO clearance.

What We Offer:

• Work on strategic defense programs.
• Permanent contract with flexible benefits (health insurance, meal vouchers, etc.).
• Defined career development plan in a high-tech, mission-driven environment.

Are you interested in joining a team of technological excellence?

If you meet the profile and are ready to take the next step in your career,