OverviewIn this role you translate R&T; roadmaps into funded reality by identifying public financing opportunities, building strategic consortia, and guiding proposals to secure support for Airbus Helicopters España.
You work within the Engineering Spain organization, collaborating across AH, ET, and external partners to align funding with technology roadmaps.
You will influence public and private stakeholders and drive multi-partner collaboration to enable major aerospace initiatives.
This position offers impact through shaping funding strategy, consortia growth, and responsible program execution.
ResponsabilidadesMonitor and map European, national, and regional funding landscapes to identify strategic financing opportunities
Lead capture strategy and prepare high-quality proposals for public funding and related funds, ensuring alignment with roadmaps
Prepare bidding dossiers in coordination with AH activities in Europe
Lobby and align external stakeholders to defend the technological roadmap and strategy
Lead early-stage consortium formation and manage relationships with industrial partners, SMEs, universities, and research centers
Coordinate with R&T; project execution to ensure smooth transition from proposal to contract
Support project execution and justification when needed




Coordinate with AH R&T; teams and Engineering CoCs to map roadmaps against funding mechanisms and communicate with internal stakeholders
Ensure IP protection for early-stage consortium agreements and proposal structures under IP guidance
Requisitos principalesMore than 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in R&D; public funding capture in high-tech, defense, or aerospace
Strong aeronautical technical background and understanding of complex engineering systems
Extensive network within national and European funding bodies and relevant aerospace/defense entities
Proven track record navigating European programs (Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF) and national/regional funding (CDTI, MINTUR, etc.)
Experience in collaborative R&D; grants; knowledge of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) is a plus
Innovative mindset, team-oriented, able to influence cross-organizational teams
Autonomy to drive complex capture campaigns and orchestration of multi-partner consortia
Native Spanish speaker with fluent English (negotiation level)
Willingness to travel nationally and in Europe
Commitment to integrity and compliance to protect the company's reputation
strategic influence
cross-functional collaboration
negotiation
aeronautical engineering knowledge
funding landscape analysis
consortium management

📌 Research & Technology Business Developer - Getafe
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