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Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Airbus Spain

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Work mode: Hybrid, Getafe
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance

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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.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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: Programme & Project Management

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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.

The role

An opportunity for a Senior Simulator Project Manager / Lead Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the A400M Simulator Program Management team. The department is in charge of managing and supervising the entire development lifecycle of A400M simulators, from the initial sales stage through to final customer delivery. The jobholder will reinforce our team by taking end-to-end project management ownership, leading technical decision-making, contractual management, and coordinating key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of simulator projects.

What you'll do

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Lead end-to-end simulator project management: Drive projects from the initial sales phase through design, validation, customer acceptance, and final delivery.
Integrate and analyze program data: Manage time, cost, resources, and quality metrics, including project planning, scheduling, and breakdown structures (WBS).
Manage stakeholders and contractual changes: Oversee strategic relationships with aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, and end clients, managing contractual data configuration control and change management.
Make key technical decisions: Direct high-level technical choices related to the development, architecture, and implementation of simulators and all their subcomponents.
Monitor performance and manage risks: Execute risk and opportunity management, milestone tracking, phase reviews, performance reporting, and PM process/tools implementation.
Travel as required: Willingness to undertake short, regular business trips (approximately once a month).

SKILLS

Education: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience (10+ years preferred) in project management within the simulator industry or complex aerospace programs.
Soft skills: Strong communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, high initiative, and a proven ability to manage complex high-level stakeholders.
Languages: Advanced level in English (minimum C1), essential for international contract management and daily stakeholder interaction.
Technical knowledge: End-to-end project management, contract control, supplier management, PM processes and tools implementation, risk management, and technical decision-making in simulator systems.
Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience in the A400M program or specialized military/civil simulation environments. Immediate availability.

Hiring process

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

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.

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