Description
**Location:**
Madrid, MD, ES
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**Professional Profile:** Defense and Security
**Required Experience:** Over 2 years of experience
**Work Modality:** Hybrid
At Indra Group, we protect what matters most. ️
We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security, participating in strategic projects where innovation and advanced engineering make the difference.
Join our European project team!
As part of our positioning as a leading company in the defense sector, we aim to strengthen our team with a Power Electronics Engineer specialized in energy systems for UAVs, who will join a strategic R\+D project focused on developing unmanned aerial platforms incorporating state-of-the-art energy generation and storage technologies.
What will you do?
* Design and develop power converters (DC/DC and AC/DC) for onboard UAV systems.
* Integrate, select, and validate energy storage technologies (Li\-ion, LiPo, and emerging types).
* Develop battery management systems (BMS): protection, balancing, and monitoring.
* ️ Perform thermal analysis and optimize energy efficiency, weight, and reliability.
* Conduct functional tests and validations in the lab, and support field trials.
* Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure integration.
* Design schematics and PCB layouts using professional tools.
* Use simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink) to validate solutions.
What are we looking for in you?
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria—we’d love to get to know you!
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic, Industrial, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
* 2\-3 years of experience in power electronics.
* Knowledge of battery systems and energy storage.
* Experience with simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink).
* Experience in PCB design (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar).
* ✈️ Valuable experience in UAVs, aerospace, or embedded systems.
* Familiarity with electrical regulations or aerospace standards (valued).
* ️ Experience in environmental testing (vibration, temperature, EMC) (valued).
* Interest in hybrid energy generation systems.
* Availability for a hybrid work model in Madrid.
What we offer you
* ✅ Stability and Future: Long-term projects at a leading company with over 50\.000 professionals.
* Innovative Projects: Cutting-edge technology with national and international impact.
* Close-knit Environment: Collaborative culture and direct communication.
* Flexibility: Real work-life balance and autonomous organization.
* Career Plan: Professional growth tailored to you.
* Continuous Training: Access to Open University and Udemy (6\.000\+ courses).
* Benefits: Discounts on wellness, leisure, dining, and more.
* Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
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! It’ll be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
**Technical Interview:** You’ll meet the team, who’ll explain the project and daily tasks. We’ll also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, brief psychological and English competency assessments will be conducted.
**Offer and Welcome:** If everything goes well, you’ll join our team and begin this new chapter together!
**Estimated Timeline:** 1\-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 workplace 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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