Integration Technician Manager

• Lead and coordinate the work of three integration teams, ensuring the successful execution of assembly, maintenance, and testing operations. 
• Oversee the installation and integration of tanks, propulsion systems, launch structures, and fluid systems. 
• Supervise the assembly of structures and mechanisms, including steel frameworks, pipelines, valves, sensors, and electrical systems. 
• Ensure compliance with engineering instructions, technical drawings, and safety protocols during all integration activities. 
• Provide technical support for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise. 
• Monitor and report the progress of integration activities using the management system. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including propulsion, avionics, and quality, to meet technical, cost, and scheduling objectives. 
• Develop and optimize integration processes, including assembly manuals, work orders, post-assembly inspections, and reports. 
• Support the creation of tooling and support equipment to facilitate hardware assembly. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in assembly and integration processes. 
• Train and mentor team members to ensure a high level of technical proficiency and adherence to best practices. 
• Ensure the work environment is safe, clean, and well-organized. 

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.   

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.   

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities

As the Integration Technician Manager, your main mission within the area will responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of three technical teams dedicated to the integration and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including launch systems, test benches, and propulsion integration. You will ensure that assembly, installation, and maintenance procedures adhere to the highest quality standards, aligning with engineering requirements and project timelines. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.  

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Vocational Training in Mechanics, Automation, Electromechanics, Installations and Maintenance, or a related field. 
• +8 years of experience in integration, assembly, or maintenance within aerospace, aviation, or related industries. 
• Proven experience in managing teams and leading technical projects. 
• Strong knowledge of structural assembly, fluid systems, and electrical installations. 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications. 
• Experience with assembly operations  
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions under tight schedules. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic work environments. 
• Willingness to travel (Elche, Teruel). 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Teamwork  
• Troubleshooting  
• Familiarity with integration of propulsion systems, including turbopumps, rigid piping, and avionics components. 
• Proactivity and achievement orientation  

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

• Teamwork 
• Hard work 
• Dynamism 
• Commitment 
• Keep it simple 

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!