RF Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

RF Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

🛰️ 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 skilled RF Engineer with proven experience in the design of transmission and reception architectures across different frequency bands. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in mixed-signal design (analog/digital) and RF systems, with the ability to simulate and validate both linear and non-linear components.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Design detailed RF transmission and reception architectures for multi-band applications.

• Develop mixed-signal (analog/digital) RF designs, ensuring performance and integration efficiency.

• Design high-efficiency power amplifiers using technologies such as GaN, GaAs, and LDMOS.

• Design compact RF circuits and System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions.

• Perform RF simulations (linear and non-linear) using tools such as ADS or similar.

• Perform analog simulations using tools such as LTSpice or equivalent.

• Conduct laboratory measurements and validation using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and scalar/vector signal generators.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams involved in communications and space systems.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in RF transmission and reception architecture design.

• Strong knowledge of mixed analog and digital design.

• Experience in the design of power amplifiers using GaN, GaAs, LDMOS technologies and high-efficiency techniques.

• Experience in RF compact circuit and SoC design.

• Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS or similar.

• Experience with analog simulation tools such as LTSpice or equivalent.

• Experience working with RF laboratory equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).

• Professional working proficiency in English.

➕ Nice to Have

• Knowledge of satellite communications processing and architectures.

• Experience in embedded systems design for satellite applications.

• Familiarity with ECSS or similar space standards.

• Experience with components suitable for space applications.

• Knowledge of VCOs and PLLs.

• Antenna design knowledge.

• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST or HFSS.

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!

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training and promotion. We provide a workplace free from any form of 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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