Airworthiness & Certification engineer (Military Derivatives)

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain seeks an Airworthiness and Certification Engineer to lead certification bases and coordinate with authorities across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong aerospace engineering background, 3+ years of experience, and fluency in English with Spanish/French as a plus. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered.

Formación

• At least 3 years of Engineering experience.
• Familiarity with airworthiness regulation.
• Engineering background in aerospace disciplines (systems, structures, flight physics).
• Proficiency in coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• English level; Spanish and French are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define certification basis and strategy aligned with design and operations.
• Negotiate with airworthiness authorities on certification approach.
• Coordinate certification activities to ensure timely, compliant deliverables.
• Support end-to-end design and certification lifecycle across divisions.
• Collaborate with design offices and suppliers to optimize certification paths.
• Define certification requirements for ICAs and ensure compliance.
• Support timely ICA approvals and risk management throughout the program.

Conocimientos

Coordination

Airworthiness knowledge

Flight physics

Systems engineering

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Airworthiness and Certification Engineer (f/m) to join our based in Getafe, Spain.

Your Challenges

As a member of our team, you will develop and perform the following challenging tasks and concurrency activities: Definition of Aircraft certification basis and strategy in alignment with the aircraft design and operations Negotiation and agreement of the certification and airworthiness approach with Airworthiness Authorities (including European authorities and National authorities) Coordination with internal (design office, program, chief engineering) and external (suppliers) stakeholders to define the best strategy for the product considering the global benefit of Airbus family Aircraft. Coordination and management of the Certification activities to ensure the deliverables (certification plans, means of compliance demonstrations..) are granted in quality, on time and in compliance with applicable airworthiness regulation according to the program milestones. Active participation with Airbus Commercial team ensuring collaboration and enrichment across divisions. Supporting the complete product lifecycle of an aircraft in an E2E Design and Certification Process Capability to manage the complexity of integrating the military systems and equipments in a civil derivative aircraft and putting an acceptable an adapted certification frame for the final military product Strong working ties to Engineering Design offices (e.g., stress, analysis, loads,, systems, armament, material & processes, aerodynamic, configuration design, flight physics) where interfaces Design will continuously broaden your knowledge. Support various stakeholders with certification and airworthiness knowledge (e.g. DOA, quality, Chief Engineer, Architecture and Integration). In-service experience to define manuals , operational suitability data and instructions for continued airworthiness in compliance with applicable airworthiness regulation and according to A/C use and customer needs Define applicable certification requirements for ICAs (AMM, Trouble Shooting Manual, IPC, etc..), including ALS and demonstrate its compliance. Support the timely achievement approval of ICAs, through identification of technical issues and associated risk management plan, identification of regulation and interpretation issues. All of this in coordination with design office, including relevant CVEs, Chief Engineer and Services Organisation

Your Profile

Abilities, skills and competencies:

• At least 3 years of Experience in Engineering
• High adaptability to work on new topics, new business and in a collaborative mode
• Ability to manage and coordinate internal people and external subcontracting companies.
• Good level of understanding of the aircraft technical domains (structural design, flight physics, systems…)
• Technical background on aerospace disciplines such as systems, structures, flight physics, flight control
• Familiar with airworthiness regulation
• Studies: Engineering industrial or aerospace (or similar degrees studies)
• Languages: Good English level - Spanish and French languages would be plus
• Good communication skills, collaboration, proactivity and team play working spirit
• Proactive and able to propose new ideas
• Collaborative, open minded
• Negotiation and influence skills

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits #MYCYM

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Qualification & Operability

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Company Commitment

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.