Research & Technology Business Developer

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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).

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...).

• 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.

• 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 companys 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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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