Tax Credit Officer

Pangea Propulsion; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangea Propulsion in Barcelona is seeking a Tax Credit Officer to strengthen R&D recognition and funding from public institutions. You will collaborate with FP&A, Engineering, Project Management and Finance teams to maximize R&D tax credit opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in R&D tax credits or innovation management, experience in engineering or aerospace, and fluency in English; Spanish/French knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role related to R&D tax credits, innovation management, public funding or financial controlling.
• Experience in an engineering, industrial, aerospace or technology environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Spanish R&D tax incentives, bonificaciones and tax lease mechanisms is highly valued.
• Knowledge of the French CIR framework is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize monthly the technical progress of Pangea's products.
• Identify eligible R&D activities.
• Monitor resources eligible to Tax Credits.
• Support resource allocation analysis.
• Gather and generate the information needed for Tax Lease, CIR and Bonificaciones operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting R&D tax credit claims and innovation incentive applications.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to collect evidence of eligible R&D activities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, tax authorities and external advisors.
• Monitor changes in tax credit legislation and assess their impact on the company.
• Support budget planning and forecasting related to tax credits and public funding.
• Ensure compliance with tax incentive requirements and internal processes.

Skills

R&D project mgmt

Innovation consulting

Public funding mgmt

PMO

Aerospace financial control

MS Excel

English fluency

French CIR knowledge

Education

MSc in Innovation Management/Aerospace Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Odoo

MS Office

Job description

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground‑breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D‑printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Tax Credit Officer in Barcelona.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Credit Officer to join our team in Barcelona. This role is crucial in enhancing R&D recognition and financing from public institutions.

You will work closely together with your colleagues in the FP&A Department.

This role requires strong proficiency in innovation management, tax incentive systems and R&D. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.

You will work closely with the FP&A, Engineering, Project Management and Finance teams to identify, document and maximize R&D tax incentive opportunities across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize monthly the technical progress of Pangea's products
• Identify eligible R&D activities
• Monitor resources eligible to Tax Credits
• Support resource allocation analysis
• Gather and generate the information needed for Tax Lease, CIR and Bonificaciones operations
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting R&D tax credit claims and innovation incentive applications
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to collect evidence of eligible R&D activities
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, tax authorities and external advisors
• Monitor changes in tax credit legislation and assess their impact on the company
• Support budget planning and forecasting related to tax credits and public funding
• Ensure compliance with tax incentive requirements and internal processes

What you need to be successful:

• R&D project management
• Innovation consultant
• Public funding management
• PMO
• Financialcontrol in Aerospace companies
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role related to R&D tax credits, innovation management, public funding or financial controlling
• Experience working in an engineering, industrial, aerospace or technology environment is a plus
• Knowledge of Spanish R&D tax incentives, bonificaciones and tax lease mechanisms is highly valued
• Knowledge of the French CIR (Crédit Impôt Recherche) framework is considered a strong advantage

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and autonomous mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technical and financial information

Other useful skills:

• Professional fluency in English
• Ability to write and communicate in Spanish and French is a plus

Advanced Education:

• MSc in Innovation Management Engineering Management Aerospace Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Additional training in Taxation, Innovation Management or Project Management is a plus

Specialized Expertise:

• Experience using ERPs (Odoo preferred)
• Proficient with MS Office, spreadsheet and data management
• Ability to process large amount of data to synthetize
• Cost and time tracking
• Knowledge of R&D tax credits and innovation incentive frameworks
• Experience preparing technical and financial reports for public institutions
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Experience with budget tracking, cost allocation and project controlling
• Familiarity with audit processes and compliance documentation
• Experience working with large datasets and extracting meaningful insights

Knowledge of Spanish R&D tax incentives, bonificaciones and tax lease mechanisms is highly valued. Knowledge of the French CIR (Crédit Impôt Recherche) framework is considered a strong advantage.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More About Us…

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values.

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a long‑term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.