Quality Inspector – Avionics

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.

As a Quality Inspector – Avionics, your main mission within the area will be to ensure the conformity of electronic hardware, electronic assemblies, aerospace wiring, and avionics systems through inspection, verification, and acceptance activities at all stages of the manufacturing and integration cycle.

• Perform inspections of:
• PCB: inspection of bare boards, dimensional verification, finishes, traceability, and certificates.
• PCBA: visual inspection, soldering, polarities, SMT/THT, rework, and IPC acceptance.
• Aerospace harness: inspection of crimping, soldering, connectors, marking, bend radii, and FOD.
• Avionics assemblies (electronic units, electronic boxes, flight units, and modules): configuration verification, installed hardware, torque, marking and labeling, mechanical integrity, and ESD control.
• Integration into subsystems/systems: inspection of mechanical and electrical interfaces, installed configuration, harness routing, and acceptance for testing/flight.
• Develop inspection and receiving programs/plans for PCBs, PCBAs, aerospace harnesses, and avionics assemblies.
• Develop checklists for the inspection and verification of harnesses and avionics assemblies integrated into higher-level assemblies (sections, stages, vehicle).
• Prepare Inspection Reports.
• Report deviations, anomalies, and non-conformances detected, supporting the NRB when necessary, performing additional checks and/or verifying rework/repairs.
• Implement corrective actions related to the avionics inspection process as defined by the NRB.
• Ensure and maintain inspection tools and equipment.
• Monitor internal calibration plans and equipment qualification. 
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure the conformity and traceability of the products under control.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality, manufacturing, and engineering processes.

• Higher Vocational Training (or equivalent) in:
• Maintenance of Electronic and Avionics Systems for Aircraft.
• Industrial Electronics.
• Aeronautical Electromechanics.
• Experience:
• Junior: 1-3 years in avionics manufacturing for the aerospace or defense sector.
• Senior: More than 5 years in manufacturing, inspection, and/or integration of avionics in the aerospace or defense sector.
• Interpretation of technical production documentation for avionics (electrical drawings, electronic schematics, BOM, Gerbers, pin-out diagrams, procedures, etc.).
• Experience with instruments and equipment:
• Multimeters
• Megohmmeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Continuity testers
• Magnifiers or microscopes
• Knowledge of standards:
• IPC-A-610
• J-STD-001
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• ECSS:
• ECSS-Q-ST-20 Series
• ECSS-Q-ST-60 Series
• ECSS-Q-ST-70 Series
• Experience in ESD and FOD controlled environments.
• Experience in non-conformance reporting.
• Advanced level of MS Office.
• Personal skills:
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Documentary rigor
• Autonomy
• Teamwork skills. 
• Availability to work shifts. 

• Certifications:
• IPC-A-610 CIS
• J-STD-001 CIS
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS
• Knowledge of standards:
• ESA for Avionics
• ISO: UNE-EN 9100:2018
• NASA for Avionics
• Communication skills (intra- and interdepartmental) 
• Experience in instrument calibration. 
• Self-management skills. 
• Intermediate English level. 

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

• Teamwork.
• Effort.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Make it simple.

Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!