Job Description Airbus Helicopters is looking for a UAS Technology Demonstrator Manager (f/m) based in Getafe (Madrid metropolitan area) or Albacete. We are looking for passionate individuals to join a cross-divisional project that will shape the future of autonomous flight for UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems).
The position is functionally attached to the Head of Engineering Spain and reports operationally to the Research and Innovation Leader in Spain.
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters and a pioneer in the military market. In Spain, with our footprint in Albacete and Getafe, we are fueling our growth with innovation and industrial excellence. You will collaborate closely with various Engineering departments, the Research & Technology Program, and the UAS Program.
Demonstrator Lifecycle Management: Lead the end-to-end development of UAS demonstrators, from initial conceptualization and platform selection to final flight validation and data analysis.
Platform Modification & Integration:
Lead the mechanical and electrical integration of novel sensors (EO/IR, Radar, EW) and communication links, coordinating closely with the Design Offices. Leverage COTS customization and rapid fabrication.
Flight & Ground Test Orchestration: Plan, organize, and execute comprehensive test campaigns, bridging the gap between "lab-ready" algorithms and "flight-ready" products, including high-complexity trials for Air-Launched Effects (ALE), multi-UAV Swarming, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T).
Technology Maturation: Define and execute plans to move technologies from laboratory settings (TRL 4) to flight-representative environments (TRL 7). Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary strategic interface between the cross-divisional project team and AH functions (Flight Test Engineering, Airworthiness, Programs, Industrial) to ensure resource availability and alignment.
Navigate complex industrial processes with a "startup" mindset, optimizing
📌 UAS Technology Demonstrator Manager (España)
🏢 Airbus Helicopters
📍 España
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