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Airworthiness & Certification Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Getafe
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for


Your Profile: Abilities, skills and competencies:

As a successful candidate, you should be able to demonstrate the following abilities, skills and competences with proved experience:

  • 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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social 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

The role

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

As part of an exciting and challenging new upcoming military Program inside the Military Derivatives department of Air Power, we are building a brand-new team. If you want to be part of the launch of a stimulating, ambitious and thrilling new Program , that will help reinforce the European sovereignty we invite you to join us!

What you'll do

As a member of our team, you will develop and perform the following challenging tasks and concurrence 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

Employment Type

Permanent

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Professional

Qualification & Operability

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

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Additional information

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.

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