PbAbout the role /b /ppbr/ppThe mission of this role is to lead the company’s Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements related to UAV operations and development, including the management of flight authorisations and certifications with aviation authorities. /ppThe role acts as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and certification bodies, ensuring airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and full documentary traceability across both civil and military environments. /ppThis role is based in San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid) and requires regular on-site presence. Candidates should either be currently based in the Madrid area or willing to relocate. Native-level Spanish is essential due to the technical and regulatory nature of the work. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Spain. /ppbr/ppbRequired Education /b /ppbr/pulliDegree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering. /liliSpecific training in: Quality Management Systems, Aeronautical Certification, Applicable EASA UAS Regulations. /liliDesirable: /li /ulpbr/pp ISO 9001 / EN 9100 / ISO 14001 auditor qualification; /pp Specific training in SORA; /pp Training in military or defense regulations; /pp PECAL 2131 knowledge or certification. /ppbr/ppbRequired Experience /b /ppbr/pulliMinimum of 10 years of professional experience in engineering environments. /liliAt least 5 years in a similar position within aeronautical companies, UAV/UAS manufacturers, or specialized aeronautical consulting firms. /li /ulpbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbr/ppb1. Quality System Management /b /pulliImplementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the management system in accordance with ISO 9001 and/or 9100. /liliManagement of internal and external audits. /liliManagement of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective Action Requests (CAR), and Corrective Action Evaluations (CAE). /liliDocument control and traceability. /lili Coordination with Engineering and Operations to ensure regulatory compliance from the design phase. /li /ulpb2. Certification and Regulatory Compliance /b /pulliManagement of operational authorizations under European UAS regulations: Specific category operations, SORA dossiers, PDRA. /liliLiaison with AESA and other authorities. /liliManagement of BLOS authorizations. /liliSupport in product certification processes when applicable. /liliMonitoring of EASA regulatory changes. /li /ulpb3. Flight Authorizations and Operations /b /pulliPreparation and processing of operational authorizations, responsible declarations, and documentation for specific operations. /liliCoordination with the Engineering team to ensure regulatory compliance. /liliManagement and documentary oversight of operational manuals. /li /ulpb4. Military / Defense Environment /b /pulliManagement of CAEs and CARs in programs with military requirements. /liliCoordination with certification bodies in the defense environment. /liliEnsuring compliance with contractual quality requirements in military programs. /li /ulpbr/ppbKey Technical Knowledge /b /ppbr/pp European UAS regulations (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945. /pp SORA methodology. /pp PDRA. /pp BLOS operations. /pp ISO 9001 system management. /pp EN 9100 desirable. /pp Desirable experience with LUC (Light UAS Operator Certificate) and Design /pp Verification Review (DVR). /pp Operational risk management. /pp Document management in regulated environments. /ppbr/ppbKey Competencies /b /ppbr/pp Spanish: Native level /pp English: minimum C1 /pp Strong ability to liaise with authorities /pp Technical rigor and regulatory orientation /pp Strong documentation structuring capability /pp Autonomy /pp Continuous improvement mindset /pp Ability to work in a startup / scaling technology environment /p