Senior Electrical Engineer

Indra Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open environment

Continuous learning

Job stability

Employee discounts

Job summary

INDRA, based in Madrid, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead spacecraft electrical design for Earth Observation satellites and launchers. You will define power architectures, assess solar arrays and batteries, and ensure compliance with ECSS and NASA standards throughout the lifecycle from concept to launch.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in satellite electrical design, advanced MATLAB/Simulink/Altium skills, and experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in national and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in satellite electrical design and development with flight projects.
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL-STD, and NASA standards.
• Advanced MATLAB, Simulink, and Altium experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft electrical system design from concept to launch.
• Define and analyze spacecraft power architectures (solar arrays, batteries, power electronics).
• Perform electrical analyses and support AIT campaigns for EO satellites and launchers.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ESA and European space programmes with compliant engineering practices.

Skills

Satellite electrical design

Power systems

Electrical architecture

Flight projects

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic)

Physics or Mathematics (related)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Altium

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Madrid, MD, ES

Rol: E II

At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.

We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.

Join our team working on national and international projects!

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in satellite electrical design and development, spacecraft power systems, electrical architecture, and flight projects to join projects focused on Earth Observation satellites, launchers, and advanced space systems throughout the complete lifecycle from concept to launch.

What will you do?

• Lead spacecraft electrical system design activities from concept definition through launch.
• Define and analyse spacecraft power architectures, including solar arrays, battery technologies, and power electronics.
• Perform electrical system analyses using MATLAB, Simulink, and Altium tools.
• Support AIT campaigns and integration activities for Earth Observation satellites and launchers.
• Coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ESA and European space programmes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and engineering practices.

What are we looking for?

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree such as Physics or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite electrical design and development, including flight projects.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft solar arrays, battery technologies, power electronics, and regulated/unregulated power buses with PPT/MMPT architectures.
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL-STD, and NASA standards.
• Advanced experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Altium.
• Experience leading system design activities throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development to launch.

What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.

What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.
• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.
• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.
• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance.

This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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