Job Description: We are looking for a key player to transform our technological roadmaps into reality by identifying strategic public funding opportunities, building collaborative consortia, and securing public financing for our R&T; projects in Spain. The position is functionally attached to the Head of Engineering Spain (EBST) and reports operationally to the Research and Innovation Leader in Spain (ETR).Your working environment: You will be based in Getafe, co-located with other divisions of the Airbus Group.

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The primary advantage of this location is to foster cross-divisional synergies.

You will also be in close contact with AH facilities in Albacete. You will interact regularly with all other organisations of EBS & ET and within AH (strategy, business, finance, HR, communication, legal...).Your challenges: Funding Intelligence & Strategy: Actively monitor, analyze, and map European (e.g., Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF), National (e.g., CDTI, MINTUR, SEPIDES, Ministry of Defence/DGAM/PLATIN), and Regional funding landscapes to identify strategic financing opportunities for Airbus Helicopters España. Capture & Bidding Management: Lead and drive the capture strategy and preparation of high-quality proposals for public funding, industrial investment, and procurement calls (including R&D; grants, CAPEX/industrialization funds, and PPI), ensuring full alignment with our technology roadmaps.

Prepare and complete the bidding dossier in complementarity with other research activities performed by AH in Europe. Strategic Lobbying & Influence: Actively lobby, influence,



and align external public and private stakeholders to defend Airbus Helicopters' technological roadmap and strategy. Consortium Building & Alliances: Lead the early-stage setup of proposals and build collaborative consortia, establishing and maintaining relationships with key industrial partners, SMEs, universities, and research centers in Spain and Europe. Handover & Coordination: Seamlessly coordinate with the colleagues in charge of R&T; projects execution to ensure a smooth transition of proposals from capture to formal contract signature.

Support project execution and justification when necessary. Technology Alignment: Coordinate globally with AH R&T; teams and the Engineering Centres of Competence (CoCs) to map their technological roadmaps and capabilities against available funding mechanisms.

Communicate in an appropriate way to various internal stakeholders. IP Protection: Under the guidance of the Head of IP, ensure that early-stage consortium agreements and proposal structures safeguard Airbus Helicopters' Intellectual Property rights.

Your profile:

Experience:

More than 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years directly dedicated to R&D; public funding capture in high-tech, defense, or aerospace sectors.

Technical Background: Strong aeronautical technical background combined with a solid understanding of complex engineering systems and technology roadmaps.

Network & Relationships:



Extensive and pre-existing network within national and European funding bodies (specifically requiring established contacts within the Spanish Ministry of Defence, DGAM, and DIGEID/PLATIN, alongside other relevant entities like CDTI or MINTUR), as well as with key aerospace and defense sector companies in Spain and Europe.

Funding Expertise: Proven track record in navigating European programs (Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF) and National/Regional funding mechanisms (such as CDTI or MINTUR).

Experience in collaborative R&D; grants is essential.

Knowledge of Public Procurement of Innovation processes (PPI) is a plus.

Mindset & Teamwork: Innovative mindset with a strong "team player" attitude, demonstrated capacity to work in cross-organizational contexts and influence heterogeneous teams. Autonomy: Ability to drive complex capture campaigns and orchestrate multi-partner consortia autonomously .Language & Culture: Spanish speaker (native) with a deep understanding of Spanish institutions and fluent in English (negotiation level).Integrity: A strong commitment to acting with integrity and identifying compliance risks to protect the company's reputation.

Travel: Availability to travel at a national and European level.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters España, SAEmployment Type: Permanent-------Experience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your appl

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