Systems Engineering Lead - DAL Expert - Hybrid

Indra Group; Torrejón de Ardoz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and transparent work environment

Continuous learning (Open University /

Udemy for Business access

Stability and long-term opportunities

Corporate shuttle service

Job summary

Indra Group in Spain is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to guide complex aerospace projects, ensuring systems engineering across conception, specification, and design while defining verification and validation strategies in compliance with DAL, DO-178C, and DO-254.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with European partners, and produce progress reports for the European Commission, shaping safety-critical hardware/software architectures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience leading complex technical projects.
• Strong experience in systems engineering, particularly in conception, specification, and design phases.
• Experience defining verification and validation strategies, analysing test results, and reporting outcomes.
• Knowledge of aeronautical standards and regulations such as Design Assurance Level - DAL (mandatory), DO-178C, DO-254, and safety-related compliance activities.
• Experience with requirements management and MBSE tools, including DOORS, JIRA, Capella, Enterprise Architect, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities within European projects, reporting progress to the Program and Partners.
• Coordinate activities with national and international partners.
• Coordinate, formalize, and follow up on the work carried out by all areas involved within Indra.
• Prepare technical progress reports for the European Commission.
• Lead meetings and present results to project partners.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Systems thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Capella

Enterprise Architect

Job description

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 Systems Engineering Lead with experience in leading complex technical projects, systems engineering, verification and validation activities, safety-critical hardware/software architectures, and aerospace standards compliance to join projects focused on the specification, design, verification, and certification of advanced aerospace and space systems. Experties in Design Assurance Levels (DAL) is a must.

What will you do?

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities within European projects, reporting progress to the Program and Partners.
• Coordinate activities with national and international partners.
• Coordinate, formalize, and follow up on the work carried out by all areas involved within Indra.
• Prepare technical progress reports for the European Commission.
• Lead meetings and present results to project partners.

What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience leading complex technical projects.
• Strong experience in systems engineering, particularly in conception, specification, and design phases.
• Experience defining verification and validation strategies, analysing test results, and reporting outcomes.
• Knowledge of aeronautical standards and regulations such as Design Assurance Level - DAL (mandatory), DO-178C, DO-254, and safety-related compliance activities.
• Experience with requirements management and MBSE tools, including DOORS, JIRA, Capella, Enterprise Architect, or similar.

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.
• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city.

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.

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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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