PLD Space

PLD Space is a private aerospace company headquartered in Elche, Alicante, Spain, specializing in the design and manufacture of reusable orbital launch vehicles and suborbital rockets. Founded in 2011, the company is a pioneer in the European space sector, developing the Miura 1 suborbital rocket and the Miura 5 orbital launcher, targeting the growing demand for small satellite launch services worldwide. With a team of over 180 engineers and technicians, PLD Space is positioning itself as a key player in the New Space economy, working alongside both public institutions like ESA and private clients.

In Spain, PLD Space's operations are centered around its HQ and test facilities in Alicante, where it has carried out successful test launches, including the first private rocket launch in Europe in 2024. The company fosters a dynamic, mission-driven work culture focused on innovation and engineering excellence, offering international professionals an opportunity to work on state-of-the-art rocket technology in a fast-growing sector. With English as the primary language for technical work and a collaborative environment, PLD Space is an attractive option for aerospace engineers and technicians looking to relocate to the Mediterranean coast of Spain.