We are looking for a key player to transform our technological roadmaps into reality. If you are passionate about managing complex System of Systems (SoS) architectures and bringing disruptive, multi-domain technologies to life, this role offers the perfect platform to make a high-impact contribution to the future of vertical flight.

La experiencia que se espera de los solicitantes, así como las habilidades y cualificaciones adicionales necesarias para este trabajo, se enumeran a continuación.

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 to foster cross-divisional synergies, and you will maintain close contact with AH teams in Albacete. You will interact regularly with all other organisations of Engineering and Airbus Helicopters, and coordinate a highly complex ecosystem of external stakeholders, including key government entities and public authorities.

Your challenges:

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- Project Leadership & Public Funding: Drive the end-to-end technical, programmatic, and planning execution of high-value multi-domain demonstrators up to TRL 6-7. A crucial part of this role involves leading the strategy for the capture, management, and justification of public funding to support these technological developments.

- System of Systems (SoS) Integration: Lead the integration of advanced multi-domain architectures involving manned helicopters, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ground command and control (C2) stations, tactical cloud connectivity, and complex sensor suites.



Guarantee seamless data fusion and real-time tactical situational awareness.

- Stakeholder & Partner Management: Orchestrate a complex network of critical external stakeholders, managing interactions with government entities, public authorities, operational units, and technology partners. Ensure their deliverables align with technical specifications and flight-safety regulations.

- R&T; to R&D; Transition: Ensure the seamless handover of matured technologies from the R&T; program into core R&D; product programs for final product development, making sure the acquired knowledge is fully integrated within the Engineering Centres of Competence (CoCs).

- Funding Compliance & Demonstrations: Manage project schedules while generating necessary deliverables for external funding audits. Act as the primary coordinator with the public funding bodies supporting the demonstrators.

- IP & Knowledge Protection: Work under the guidance of the Head of IP to ensure that all knowledge and Intellectual Property generated during the design, development, and testing phases are fully protected.

Your profile:

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- Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience in aeronautical program management, with a solid track record in leading complex systems, multi-domain demonstrators, or System of Systems (SoS) architectures.

- Technical Expertise:



Advanced background in SoS engineering, multi-asset interoperability (air-ground), mission systems architecture, tactical connectivity, and sensor fusion. Knowledge in helicopter EOS/payloads integration and GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) is a plus.

- Project & Financial Management: Strong experience in leading high-value technological projects, including managing budgets, schedules, risk-sharing frameworks, and preparing documentation for public-private funding audits.

- Autonomy & Leadership: Ability to autonomously orchestrate multidisciplinary teams with a strong “ownership” mindset, bringing a strategic vision to complex technological challenges prior to final product development. Experience navigating complex ecosystems involving government entities, public authorities and operators.

- Mindset & Agility: A strong interest in emerging technologies and rapid software/hardware integration. Ready to navigate fast-paced R&T; environments, shifting easily between high-level systems architecture and hands-on testing and demonstration.

- Dual Domains: Capacity to handle complex systems and dual-use technologies applicable to both civil and defense operational environments.

- Language & Culture: Fluent in Spanish (native) and 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 sporadically at a national and European level.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integr

📌 Multi-Domain Technology Demonstrator Manager (Albacete)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Albacete