DOA Management Engineer; d​/f​/m

In order to support Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a DOA Management Engineer (d/f/m) We are looking for a DOA Management Engineer (d/f/m) to join our team and support the management and coordination of activities related to the Design Organisation Approvals (DOAs) in Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. You will be responsible for managing approval processes within the Design Organisation, ensuring that the relevant manuals, procedures and documentation are properly maintained, updated and implemented in accordance with applicable requirements.

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

• Fair Compensation & Extras:
  Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy:
  Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work:
  On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects:
  Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

• Manage approval processes and ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations, airworthiness standards, and organisational requirements.
• Support DOA Management in ensuring compliance with applicable aviation regulations and organisational requirements.
• Act as a central point of coordination between DOA Management, internal Design Organisation departments, and National Airworthiness Authorities.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, approval, and implementation of DOA manuals, procedures, and controlled documentation.
• Monitor approval statuses to ensure key actions and deliverables are completed within designated time frames.
• Support the implementation of structural changes to Design Organisation procedures and systems.
• Facilitate proactive communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Participate in internal reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to the DOA system.
• Maintain rigorous document control and ensure full traceability across all records.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline, paired with professional experience in the aerospace industry or a highly regulated environment.
• Proven experience within an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation or airworthiness environment, with strong knowledge of German Defence Airworthiness regulations and Design Organisation Approval (DOA) requirements and experience working with manuals, procedures, approvals and controlled documentation.
• Hands‑on expertise with controlled documentation, including the preparation, maintenance, and management of DOA manuals, procedures, and compliance records.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance frameworks in aviation.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, characterized by a structured, methodical approach to work and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and…