Overview In this role, you drive the development and validation of materials and processes for aerospace applications, with a focus on Low Observability materials. You will build and run a dedicated laboratory and pre-prototyping area, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance M&P; projects. You’ll lead test planning, failure analysis, and supplier qualifications, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. This role offers hands-on technical leadership in a global, multidisciplinary environment and a clear impact on aircraft materials performance.

Compensaciones / Incentivos

vacation days plus additional days-off attractive salary hybrid work model collective transport service at some sites health insurance employee stock options, retirement plan, study grants

Responsabilidades

Prepare and manage a new laboratory building, including requirement dossiers, CapEx, safety measures, and financial planning. Oversee building operations post-completion: maintenance, equipment calibration, area upkeep, and safety compliance. Support R&D; for composites, metals, surface treatments, paints, sealants, and elastomeric technologies; prepare test samples.



Represent the team in project meetings and lead testing development activities for Low Observability materials. Define test plans for R&T;, design, and development of new technologies and materials. Perform future failure analysis within the assigned scope. Provide technical support to services, CML, and industrial environment.

Requisitos principales

Minimum 5 years in materials and processes with hands-on laboratory experience. Experience in laboratory/pre-prototyping area management is desirable. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, services, and CML; deep knowledge of REACH. Experience in material technology development and in developing new materials/processes with suppliers. Understanding of material requirements for Airbus standards and quality standards. Experience with low observability materials and thermal or electrical functionalities. Strong problem-solving and impact analysis capabilities. flexibility interpersonal skills solution-oriented materials analysis in scientific laboratories physical observation of samples test method development and validation

📌 Materials and Processes Engineer - LO Laboratory and pre-prototyping area manager - Airbus Defence a (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Getafe