Welding Inspector (NDT)

PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Based in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a world reference in the small satellite launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA rocket family and its LINCE crew capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.

PLD Space has more than 188,000 m² of technical facilities in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete launch services for satellites and other payloads into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and reliable access to space for satellites at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, and national and international government agencies.

Your main mission will be to prepare, execute, and report non-destructive testing.

• Prepare samples and/or test pieces in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform inspections using digital radiography (RT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic inspection (UT), and visual inspection (VT).
• Prepare reports for each test following the applicable standard in each case.

• Hold a valid radioactive installation operator license.
• Advanced knowledge of welding.
• ISO 9712 Level 2 certifications in VT, PT, RT, and UT are required, as well as experience in different fields such as metal structures, cast metal parts, and machined parts.
• Essential computer skills covering the Microsoft Office suite, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• + 5 years of experience in digital radiography.
• Hold a valid Level 2 liquid penetrant testing and visual inspection certificate.                        
• Agility, proactivity, and results orientation.
• Methodical and with strong synthesis skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

• English
• Spanish

• Physiotherapy within our facilities
• 50% discount on your health insurance
• You can add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthy snacks and fresh fruit

• We foster practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

• 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st off

• Daycare
• Restaurant tickets
• Transportation
• Education

We have five core beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

• Teamwork
• Effort
• Dynamism
• Commitment
• Make it easy

Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!