Airbus - Research & Technology Business Developer

Job Description
We are looking for a key player to transform our technological roadmaps into reality by identifying strategic public funding opportunities, building collaborative consortia, and securing public financing for our R&T projects in Spain. The position is functionally attached to the Head of Engineering Spain (EBST) and reports operationally to the Research and Innovation Leader in Spain (ETR). Your working environment: You will be based in Getafe, co-located with other divisions of the Airbus Group. The primary advantage of this location is to foster cross-divisional synergies. You will also be in close contact with AH facilities in Albacete. You will interact regularly with all other organisations of EBS & ET and within AH (strategy, business, finance, HR, communication, legal...). Your challenges: *Funding Intelligence & Strategy:
* Actively monitor, analyze, and map European (e.g., Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe, EDF), National (e.g., CDTI, MINTUR, SEPIDES, Ministry of Defence/DGAM/PLATIN), and Regional funding landscapes to identify strategic financing opportunities for Airbus Helicopters España. *Capture & Bidding Management:
* Lead and drive the capture strategy and preparation of high-quality proposals for public funding, industrial investment, and procurement calls (including R&D grants, CAPEX/industrialization funds, and PPI), ensuring full alignment with our technology roadmaps. Prepare and complete the bidding dossier in complementarity with other research activities performed by AH in Europe. *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.

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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:*
* Si le interesa solicitar este empleo, por favor, asegúrese de cumplir los siguientes requisitos que se enumeran a continuación. Airbus Helicopters España, SA *Employment Type:
* Permanent ------
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* Professional *Job Family:
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