Public Funding & Grants Specialist
2026-06-22
KD is a semiconductor company focused on introducing high-speed fiber optics into harsh environments. KD’s technology enables the future of Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics and Industry 4.0 by delivering fast, reliable and cost-effective communications.
Founded in 2010 in Madrid, Spain, KD has about 80 employees and in full expansion due to the development of next-generation products and the creation of a unique factory in Spain which has been recognized by the EU and Government of Spain as strategic project.
As KD scales, we are looking for a Public Funding & Grants Manager to take ownership of the multi-million public funding portfolio that supports our strategic and innovation projects.
This is a hands-on role managing the full grant lifecycle, from applications and modifications to justifications, audits, compliance and closure. You will work closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations and Legal to ensure KD captures and manages public funding with rigour, control and on-time execution.
These are your tasks:
Tasks:
Manage the full lifecycle of public grants and subsidies (regional, national and European, including IPCEI and Next Generation EU programs): application, award, modifications, justification and closure.
Ensure administrative and legal compliance of each grant:
Preparation and telematic submission of documentation through official electronic registries (Ministry of Industry, CDTI, regional bodies)
Monitoring of award resolutions, modification requests and responses to official requirements within the legal deadlines
Compliance with applicable regulations: grant orders and calls, Ley General de Subvenciones and EU state aid rules
Prepare, maintain and review the technical and financial justification documentation:
Technical reports and project memories, in collaboration with the engineering and operations teams
Budget tracking sheets, investment status reports and audit-ready cost documentation (personnel, equipment, subcontracting) in collaboration with finance and accounting
DNSH (“Do No Significant Harm”) certificates and other environmental and regulatory certifications required by the funding programs
Guarantee strict compliance with deadlines: maintain a consolidated calendar of milestones, reporting obligations and requirement response windows
Act as the main point of contact with consortiums representatives, granting bodies, auditors, external advisors and certification entities
Coordinate internal stakeholders (finance, engineering, operations and legal) to gather the evidence required for justifications, requirements and audits
Monitor new public funding opportunities and support the preparation of new applications
What you bring with you:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Experience: A minimum of 3 years in public funding, grants, R&D subsidies or innovation financing, ideally in national and/or EU-funded programs (IPCEI, PERTE, CDTI, Horizon Europe, Next Generation EU)
Solid knowledge of Spanish grant regulations and justification processes (Ley General de Subvenciones, ministerial orders, electronic registry procedures)
Familiarity with DNSH requirements, state aid rules and grant audit processes.
Strong organizational skills, rigor with documentation and absolute respect for deadlines
Languages: Fluent Spanish and English (written and spoken)
Tools:
Advanced Excel for budget tracking, planning and reporting
Electronic administration platforms (sede electrónica, digital certificates, electronic signature)
Document management tools
AI / Automation tools (Claude, Notion or similar) are valued
Nice to have:
Previous experience in consultancy firms specialized in public funding (Big 4, innovation funding consultancies or in-house roles)
Experience with IPCEI or PERTE projects in industrial or semiconductor environments
Experience preparing or supporting grant audits (auditor reports, controls by public intervention bodies)
With us you can expect:
Development and growth: you will manage a multi-million public funding portfolio linked to strategic and innovation projects, with development opportunities in a fast-growing technology scale-up
Flat hierarchies and open communication. You will take ownership and take full responsibility for the projects you are involved in
Culture of innovation with a shared passion for technology
Employment benefits:
Flexible working hours, intensive working hours on Fridays and three summer months
10 hours of telework per week
Free Medical insurance for the employee and discounts for family members
Free English/Spanish classes
Ticket Restaurant option
Training plan and development opportunities
Employment conditions:
Indefinite full-time contract
24 working days holiday
Dynamic and collaborative work environment, with ambitious and innovative projects
A very good working atmosphere with competent, motivated and friendly colleagues, open to the international level
Salary: To be negotiated based on candidate´s experience
- Location
- Madrid- Tres Cantos
- Contract type
- Full-Time Regular
- Experience
- >3 years
- Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree