Aerospace R&T Funding & Alliances Lead

Airbus; Albacete; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Helicopters España, S.A. is seeking a senior professional to drive R&D funding capture, consortia development, and alignment of technology roadmaps with European and national funding mechanisms.

Based in Getafe, the role collaborates with the Head of Engineering Spain and engages with AH and ET stakeholders across Europe. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the field, a deep aerospace background, and an extensive network with MoD, DGAM, CDTI, and other agencies; English negotiation

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to R&D public funding capture in high-tech, defense, or aerospace.
• Strong aeronautical technical background with an understanding of complex engineering systems and roadmaps.
• Extensive network within national and European funding bodies, with established contacts in Spanish MoD, DGAM, DIGEID/PLATIN, CDTI or MINTUR, and with aerospace and defense firms.
• Proven track record in European programs (Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF) and national/regional funding mechanisms; experience with Public Procurement of Innovation is a plus.
• Fluent in English and native Spanish, with ability to influence cross-organizational stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel nationally and in Europe.

Aufgaben

• Identify strategic financing opportunities across European, national, and regional funding landscapes.
• Lead capture strategies and prepare high-quality proposals for public funding, industrial investment, and procurement calls.
• Coordinate lobbying with external stakeholders to defend Airbus Helicopters’ roadmap and strategy.
• Build consortia with industrial partners, SMEs, universities and research centers in Spain and Europe.
• Coordinate with R&T project teams to ensure smooth handover from capture to contract signature.
• Map technology roadmaps with AH R&T teams and Engineering Centres of Competence (CoCs) for funding alignment.
• Protect IP through early-stage consortium agreements and proposal structures.

Jobbeschreibung

Airbus Helicopters España, S.A. is seeking a senior professional to drive R&D funding capture, consortia development, and alignment of technology roadmaps with European and national funding mechanisms.

Based in Getafe, the role collaborates with the Head of Engineering Spain and engages with AH and ET stakeholders across Europe. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the field, a deep aerospace background, and an extensive network with MoD, DGAM, CDTI, and other agencies; English negotiation