Type Certification Engineer

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Type Certification Engineer within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid. You will join the Derivatives Programmes Certification and Airworthiness team, supporting complex system certifications from design through the entire product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Define certification basis and develop comprehensive air‑system certification plans.
• Coordinate with technical organisations and Airworthiness Authorities to verify compliance and present means‑of‑compliance documentation.
• Evaluate design modifications, classify changes to type certificates and approve flight‑test clearances under DOA privileges.
• Manage airworthiness documentation for aircraft deliveries, including concessions and operator changes.
• Lead continued airworthiness monitoring, handle occurrence reports and liaise with authorities on Airworthiness Directives.
• Approve Service Bulletins from an airworthiness perspective and contribute to Product Safety Committees.

Required profile

• Aeronautical Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in aviation engineering, aircraft systems or regulatory compliance.
• Advanced level of English.
• High adaptability, strong communication for authority negotiations and collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations.
• Familiarity with EASA and military certification processes.
• Experience with Design Organisation Approval (DOA) procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Health insurance, retirement plan, employee stock options and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities in a multicultural environment.