System Chief Engineer

Clue keeps on growing!

We are now hiring a System Chief Engineer!

If you have a proactive attitude demonstrate autonomy and take ownership of your daily tasks applying the best quality principles and attention to detail.

You are willing to share your ideas in a humble manner and have the ability and eagerness to learn. As well you take pride in your work and know that your team is your first customer.

Lets go deep into detail!

About Clue

Clues motto is to create simple solutions to big problems.

We research design and produce innovative electronic systems for the aerospace industry. Our main areas of expertise are safety-critical embedded system design artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for avionics. We collaborate in R&D projects with the global key players and develop disruptive products from scratch.

We are committed to excellence and efficiency in everything we do. We are aware of the importance of generating creative ideas and meeting deadlines accepting new challenges and facing the problems we may find. To this end we are in continuous learning and managing change.

What is the job about

At Clue Technologies the Chief Engineer is responsible for providing end-to-end technical leadership and governance across programs. This role ensures the coherence integrity and technical excellence of engineering solutions from concept to certification aligning them with business objectives customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

As a senior technical authority the Chief Engineer defines the programs technical strategy and architecture makes key engineering decisions and provides oversight across all disciplines to ensure robust certifiable and high-performing systems.

What will you do

1. Technical Leadership and Oversight

1. Provide comprehensive technical direction and leadership across all engineering domains.

2. Define and evolve the programs technical and architectural roadmap in line with company strategy and customer needs.

3. Ensure alignment of all technical efforts with program objectives schedule and quality targets.

4. Mentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams promoting excellence collaboration and adherence to best practices.

2. System Integration Test and Validation

1. Lead and oversee system integration and end-to-end testing to verify compliance with functional performance and safety requirements.

2. Ensure validation activities meet customer regulatory and certification standards.

3. Coordinate and resolve complex technical issues affecting system-level performance or compliance.

3. Technical Decision-Making and Governance

1. Serve as the final authority on major technical and architectural decisions ensuring coherent and maintainable system designs.

2. Chair key design integration and review boards maintaining systematic technical oversight and progress tracking.

3. Establish and enforce engineering standards processes and quality criteria to ensure technical integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

4. Stakeholder Technical Liaison

1. Act as the principal technical interface for internal and external stakeholders including customers partners regulatory bodies and senior management.

2. Translate complex technical information into clear actionable communication to support strategic decisions and customer confidence.

3. Support contract and proposal activities with credible technical inputs and risk assessments.

Compliance Certification and Standards Assurance

1. Ensure adherence to applicable standards and regulations (e.g. ARP4754A DO-178C DO-254 ARP4761).

2. Approve and monitor compliance and certification strategies ensuring safety airworthiness and quality requirements are fully met.

system safety and reliability assessments promoting a proactive safety culture.

Risk and Opportunity Management

1. Identify assess and mitigate technical risks affecting program delivery and performance.

2. Drive continuous improvement and innovation exploring new technologies methods and processes that enhance competitiveness and efficiency.

What profile are we looking for

We need you to be:

Mandatory

It will be an added value if you have:

1. Experience with airworthiness authorities and certification audits

2. Familiarity with industrialization processes and manufacturing environments

3. Background in system integration and validation

4. Experience in defense or aerospace strategic programs (e.g. FCAS)

5. Knowledge of engineering lifecycle management and digital continuity tools

What skills do we value

You are a strategic thinker.

You have a proactive attitude demonstrate autonomy and take ownership of your daily tasks.

You are a leader you are the person to ask when making choices.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills are key to excelling as an engineer. These define you.

You have the ability and eagerness to learn.

You understand that to go far you go together you are team-oriented and humble.

You take pride in your work and you know that your team is your first customer you value quality and attention to detail.

The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional.

Communication is key; your written and spoken English skills are very good.

What do we offer

Within a full-time position you will be part of a passionate team have opportunities to learn and promote. We offer an indefinite contract and competitive salary according to your profile.

Clue promotes schedule flexibility. Either if you prefer to come to the office or work remotely from home you will share a friendly environment in any of our offices in Madrid or Malaga.

We have a benefits package which includes 27 flexible vacation days private medical insurance and even a healthy lunch served daily for the staff at the office!

Clue is committed to the diversity of its teams and an inclusive work environment. We value competencies and skills regardless of gender social and cultural background disability sexual orientation or religion.

We are waiting for you to apply!