R&D Funding Specialist
On-siteBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job Summary
Identify and monitor public funding opportunities relevant to Outrigo's R&D activities, regional programmes, and defence-specific calls. Support the preparation and submission of funding applications, including technical memory, work packages, budgets, and justification documents. Track and manage active funded projects by reporting milestones, deliverables, and compliance with funding body requirements. Contribute technically to R&D projects by supporting engineering teams in documentation, technical reports, and state-of-the-art reviews. Liaise with technology centres, universities, and consortium partners involved in collaborative R&D projects. Represent Outrigo at relevant industry events, innovation forums, and networking activities linked to funded programmes.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics or related field)
- 2–4 years of experience in engineering roles
- Knowledge or interest in public R&D funding mechanisms (CDTI, Horizon Europe, PERTE or similar)
- Good written communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment
Desired Qualifications
- ideally with some exposure to R&D projects or innovation environments
- Experience in working with funding for the Aerospace and Defence sector is a plus
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