Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

DOA and Authority Management Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

An opportunity for a DOA & Authority Management Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join a multicultural and multidisciplinary team in charge of managing and securing the Design Organization Approvals (DOA) and technical delegations. The main challenge of this role is to support the airworthiness delegation processes and maintain our DOA privileges throughout the product life cycle. The jobholder will reinforce our Airworthiness domain, ensuring effective coordination not only within Airbus but also interfacing with DOAs held by external partner organizations, suppliers, Production Organizations (PO), and Airworthiness Authorities to guarantee continuous compliance and fleet availability.

Responsibilities:

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

Support the technical and airworthiness delegation processes within the Design Organization and cascade authorities to signatories.
Manage the delegation processes and effective integration of DOA suppliers and partners within the design assurance system.
Maintain and extend all DOA privileges, including the update of design organization manuals and airworthiness procedural references.
Resolve DOA and certification queries to actively support aircraft delivery and ensure continuous fleet availability.
Coordinate interfaces and assurance processes among different DOAs and manage the critical DO-PO (Design-Production) interfaces.
Demonstrate compliance and adequacy of design organization processes directly in front of the relevant Airworthiness Authorities.

Skills:

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree, or a related discipline.
Experience: Professional experience in engineering, airworthiness regulations, or aerospace quality assurance systems.
Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of DOA requirements (EASA Part 21J / Military equivalents) and DO-PO relationship frameworks.
Soft skills: High adaptability to work in a networking mode, strong communication skills, and ability to manage complex interfaces.
Languages: Advanced level of English (mandatory).

Which benefits will you have as Airbus employee?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
Collective transport service in some sites.
Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Special rates in products & benefits.

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:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Qualification & Operability

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