Eurodrone Airworthiness & Certification Engineer

About the role

Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) as a Eurodrone Airworthiness & Certification Engineer. You will act as the Designated Airworthiness Engineer within the Airbus Design Organisation Approval framework, supporting the military certification of the Eurodrone MALE RPAS program.

Key responsibilities

• Define the certification basis and compliance framework for the Eurodrone program.
• Prepare and manage certification plans and related documentation in coordination with technical specialists and Compliance Verification Engineers.
• Present and negotiate certification plans and means of compliance with Airworthiness Authorities.
• Participate in design revisions to verify compliance with military airworthiness requirements.
• Provide technical support to the DOA Management domain for procedure updates linked to Eurodrone airworthiness.
• Ensure all certification documents and communications comply with export control regulations.

Required profile

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in aeronautical systems, airworthiness frameworks, or operational manuals.
• Advanced level of English (mandatory).
• Eligibility for national security clearance by recognized authorities.

Required skills

• Aircraft systems knowledge.
• Awareness of export control regulations.
• Understanding of airworthiness certification processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service at some sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
• Opportunities for social and corporate responsibility initiatives and strong upskilling prospects in a multicultural environment.