Graduate Systems Engineer

Job Overview

Indra is seeking a Systems Engineer/System Test Engineer to join the Operational Validation and Support team at Whiteley, Hampshire. The role involves working directly with Air Traffic Controllers to demonstrate new functionality, provide support, and analyse user feedback on Indra’s ATM product.

Employees will participate in a two‑year Smart Start scheme for new graduates, which offers training, career progression and salary incentives.

• Demonstrate new functionality to end users and provide guidance on ATM product usage.
• Support users during operational deployment and maintenance of the system.
• Analyse observations and feedback raised by controllers and translate them into actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for functional tests.
• Engage in validation activities with end users and participate in integration and verification testing.

• 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Strong organisational, planning and decision‑making skills.
• Resilient under heavy workloads, conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to propose innovative solutions.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and methodologies.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative behaviours, respecting cultural differences and flexibility.

• Experience with integration and verification testing, including test plan, design and case development.
• Experience performing validation activities with end users.
• Experience interacting with customers and using customer‑facing tools.
• Familiarity with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience with change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Change).
• Knowledge of ATC concepts and ATM systems.
• Experience with command‑line Linux.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V‑Model, Agile, Scrum).
• Understanding of software architecture concepts and tools (e.g., EA).
• Basic knowledge of programming/scripting and computer networking.
• Familiarity with defect management tools (e.g., JIRA).

• 25 days annual holidays plus 8 bank holidays (option to buy/sell days).
• 4% pension contribution from employee and employer.
• Private medical insurance (including dental & optical).
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Flexible/remote working options.
• Social events (formal & informal).
• Learning and development programmes.
• Innovative and collaborative work environment.

The role requires occasional travel of a few days to support customer activities.

Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.