Senior Systems Engineer — Mission Data Encryption

Indra Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indra Group is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Barcelona to lead the architecture definition and interfaces for mission data encryption solutions in space and defence programmes.

You will define system requirements, oversee technical reviews, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on satellite navigation, communications, and secure mission systems. Experience in encryption, cryptology, and ECSS standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer in encryption systems, security modules or secure mission-critical products in space/defence.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering methods including V-Cycle and Agile approaches.
• Solid background in cryptology and secure communications systems.
• Experience with ECSS standards and requirements tools such as Polarion and/or DOORS.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Python, Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and interfaces for mission data encryption products.
• Monitor the technical development and manufacturing through milestones and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB, QR).
• Define and track technical KPIs to ensure programme objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
• Perform critical reviews of technical documentation from development teams.
• Analyse anomalies and non-conformities, ensuring corrective actions.
• Manage traceability between requirements, design, SOCs and verification results.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineers, Project Managers and Quality teams.
• Support technical risk management activities across the programme.

Skills

Encryption systems

Security modules

Cryptology

Systems Engineering

V-Cycle/Agile

ECSS standards

Polarion

DOORS

Linux

Python

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related STEM field

Related field in Telecommunications/CS/Aerospace

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

Linux

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Indra Group is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Barcelona to lead the architecture definition and interfaces for mission data encryption solutions in space and defence programmes.

You will define system requirements, oversee technical reviews, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on satellite navigation, communications, and secure mission systems. Experience in encryption, cryptology, and ECSS standards is essential.