Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

This position is at Indra

The selection process will be fully managed by Indra.

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# Senior Digital Hardware Engineer **Location:** Madrid, MD, ES **Profile:** Defence and Security **Required experience:** More than 2 years of experience **Working mode:** ## ⚙️ **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. ## **What We’re Looking For** We are looking for a highly skilled **Senior Digital Hardware Engineer** with solid experience in the design and development of complex digital boards, preferably for high‑performance or mission‑critical systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing FPGA/SoC/microcontroller‑based hardware, managing high‑speed interfaces, and ensuring robust performance, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance. ## ✨ **Key Responsibilities** * Design digital hardware boards based on FPGA, SoC, and microcontrollers, including power delivery stages, clock distribution networks, and associated architectures. * Develop high‑speed digital designs, ensuring proper layout considerations for interfaces such as DDR, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, and JESD. * Integrate and validate high‑speed ADCs/DACs. * Define and implement EMI/EMC protection strategies. * Work with VME and OpenVPX architectures. * Use engineering tools for schematic capture, circuit simulation (e.g., Matlab, LTSpice), and signal/power integrity analysis. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust hardware solutions that meet project requirements. ## **Requirements** * Minimum **5 years of experience** in digital hardware engineering. * Strong knowledge of FPGA/SoC/microcontroller‑based board design. * Experience with high‑speed signal design and layout (DDR, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, JESD). * Expertise in high‑speed ADC/DAC integration. * Solid understanding of EMI/EMC protection methods. * Experience working with **VME** or **OpenVPX** architectures. * Proficiency with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Matlab, LTSpice) and signal/power integrity analysis tools. * High‑level English proficiency. ## ⭐ **Optional / Nice‑to‑Have** * Experience with **Mentor Xpedition Designer**. * Knowledge of **HyperLynx**. * Experience with HPS (Hardware Processing System). ## **What We Offer** * ⏰ **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!**

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