Airworthiness Assurance Engineer (Military Derivatives)

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Airworthiness Assurance Engineer based in the Getafe area. The role covers the management of design organisation approvals (DOAs) and the airworthiness compliance of military derivatives, acting independently to maintain the confidence of Airworthiness Authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage design organisation approvals by obtaining, extending, managing, assuring and maintaining all DOAs and privileges, including design organisation manuals and airworthiness procedural references.
• Ensure the design assurance system complies with applicable airworthiness regulations through independent monitoring.
• Resolve DOA queries supporting certification issues and services DOA queries to ensure aircraft delivery and fleet availability.
• Integrate design suppliers and partners into the design assurance system and manage the cascade of design organisation authority and signatories.
• Coordinate interfaces between DOAs and between DOA and production organisations.
• Support the implementation of SMS and ISMS and lead the delivery of the right level of airworthiness expertise, including training programmes.
• Represent Airbus in DOA airworthiness rulemaking and standardisation activities.

Required profile

• Aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Professional experience level.
• Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

What we offer

• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Attractive salary and hybrid working where possible.
• Collective transport service at some sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.