Strategic Lobbying & Influence: Actively lobby, influence, and align external public and private stakeholders to defend Airbus Helicopters' technological roadmap and strategy.
Consortium Building & Alliances: Lead the early-stage setup of proposals and build collaborative consortia, establishing and maintaining relationships with key industrial partners, SMEs, universities, and research centers in Spain and Europe.
Handover & Coordination: Seamlessly coordinate with the colleagues in charge of R&T projects execution to ensure a smooth transition of proposals from capture to formal contract signature. Support project execution and justification when necessary.
Technology Alignment: Coordinate globally with AH R&T teams and the Engineering Centres of Competence (CoCs) to map their technological roadmaps and capabilities against available funding mechanisms. Communicate in an appropriate way to various internal stakeholders.
IP Protection: Under the guidance of the Head of IP, ensure that early-stage consortium agreements and proposal structures safeguard Airbus Helicopters' Intellectual Property rights.
Your profile
Experience: More than 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years directly dedicated to R&D public funding capture in high-tech, defense, or aerospace sectors.
Technical Background: Strong aeronautical technical background combined with a solid understanding of complex engineering systems and technology roadmaps.
Network & Relationships: Extensive and pre-existing network within national and European funding bodies (specifically requiring established contacts within the Spanish Ministry of Defence, DGAM, and DIGEID/PLATIN, alongside other relevant entities like CDTI or MINTUR), as well as with key aerospace and defense sector companies in Spain and Europe.
Funding Expertise: Proven track record in navigating European programs (Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF) and National/Regional funding mechanisms (such as CDTI or MINTUR). Experience in collaborative R&D grants is essential. Knowledge of Public Procurement of Innovation processes (PPI) is a plus.
Mindset & Teamwork: Innovative mindset with a strong "team player" attitude, demonstrated capacity to work in cross-organizational contexts and influence heterogeneous teams.
Autonomy: Ability to drive complex capture campaigns and orchestrate multi-partner consortia autonomously .
Language & Culture: Spanish speaker (native) with a deep understanding of Spanish institutions and fluent in English (negotiation level).
Integrity: A strong commitment to acting with integrity and identifying compliance risks to protect the company's reputation.
Travel: Availability to travel at a national and European level.
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 Helicopters España, SA
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Chief Engineering & Architecture <JF-EN-EA>
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