Description
Job Summary:
Indra is seeking a Quantum Sensing Engineer for strategic defense projects, leading the development of state-of-the-art technological solutions.
Key Highlights:
1. Lead technological solutions for national and international defense.
2. Work with cutting-edge technologies in innovative projects.
3. Tailored career plan and continuous training.
Location:
Madrid, MD, ES
Professional Profile: Defense and Security
Required Experience: More than 2 years of experience
Work Modality: Hybrid
**At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.**
We lead the development of state-of-the-art technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.
**Join our European project team!**
As part of our positioning as a leading company in the defense sector, we aim to reinforce our team with a Quantum Sensing Engineer for strategic defense projects.
**What will you do?**
* Define and analyze system requirements, architecture, and interfaces.
* Technically coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including physics, optics, electronics, and software.
* Supervise the integration and validation of optical, electronic, and quantum components.
* Prepare technical documentation and support proposals.
* Provide technical support for quantum systems: optics, lasers, NV sensors, Rydberg sensors, OPM s\-SQUIDs, RF, etc.
**What are we looking for?**
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria. Go ahead — learn about our offer and tell us what you can bring to the team! :
* Knowledge of experimental optics and applied quantum technologies.
* Experience in optoelectronic system integration.
* Programming skills: Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW.
Desirable:
* Experience in technological or R\+D projects.
* PMI, PRINCE2 certifications or Agile methodologies applied to R\+D.
* Experience in RF\-microwave design and simulation tools such as COMSOL, HFSS.
* Experience in defense or space applications.
**What we offer**
* **Stability and Future** **✨****:** Long-term projects at a leading defense company with **over 60\.000 professionals**, backed by financial security.
* **Innovative and High-Impact Projects** : You will work with cutting-edge technologies, delivering impact at both national and international levels.
* **Close and Transparent Environment** : Enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment.
* **Autonomy and Flexibility** : Freedom to organize your work, with genuine work-life balance adapted to your pace.
* **Personalized Career Plan** : Designed to drive your professional growth and development.
* **Continuous Training** **:** via Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6\.000 courses to help you specialize!).
* **Exclusive Well-being Discounts** : Enjoy benefits at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure activities, and more as an Indra employee.
* **Competitive Compensation** and **flexible compensation plans** tailored to your needs.
**What does our selection process look like?**
* Profile Review : We assess your experience and skills to determine whether you match our requirements.
* Initial Contact (5\-10 min) : If you receive a call from an unknown number, it’s our team! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
* Technical Interview : You’ll meet the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We’ll also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, brief psychological and English competency assessments may be conducted (if required).
* Interview with Talent Acquisition Team : We want you to get to know us better as a company — our values, career model, skills framework — so both you and our team can evaluate mutual fit.
* Offer and Onboarding : If everything goes well, you’ll join our team and begin this new chapter together!
**Estimated Process Duration: 2 weeks.**
*Our commitment is to foster workplaces where people are treated with respect and dignity, promoting professional development for all staff and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and promotion — ensuring a work environment 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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