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Systems Engineer

On-site in Elche·Added 1 month ago

PLD Space

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Elche
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
2+ years
Education
Master's degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
  • +2 years’ experience with Systems Engineering tools and processes
  • +2 years’ experience with space systems, satellite, launch vehicles, etc.
  • Experience managing technical budgets, requirements, V&V, AIT and plan definition.
  • Experience in environmental testing, thermal vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic compatibility, as well as test methods and validation.
  • Familiarity with hardware test program requirements captured in industry standards including ESA ECSS Standards, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-7001, NASA-STD-7002 and GSFC-STD-7000.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in technical and programmatic areas.
  • Experience in managing / interfacing subcontractors.

Nice to have

  • Hard work and availability.
  • Leadership.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English.
  • Problem-solving oriented and decision making oriented.
  • Enthusiast.
  • Risk anticipation and mitigation oriented.
  • Experience with mission definition and requirements.
  • Expertise in Matlab/Phyton.
  • Expertise in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using industry tools such as Siemens NX.
  • Understanding of launch vehicle key subsystems and their associated performance parameters.
  • Experience with space Launch Vehicle (suborbital or orbital).
  • Experience working with Government, Space Agencies, Range Authorities or Launch Service Providers.
  • Fluency in French.
  • Travels: on demand.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Physiotherapy within our facilities
  • 50% discount on your health insurance
  • You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
  • Healthy snacks and lots of fruit
  • 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
  • Flexible work schedule
  • We encourage practical learning
  • We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
  • Childcare flexible contributions
  • Restaurant tickets
  • Transport flexible contributions
  • Training support

The role

Systems Engineer for MIURA 5 launch vehicles and associated equipment and testing as well as future launch operations. This position is created to help PLD Space to grow in the area of engineering. The mission of this role is to contribute as Systems Engineer for PLD Space launch systems, including both, launch vehicles and associated ground segments.

What you'll do

  • Develop, manage and track system and subsystem requirements, including verification techniques and interface control.
  • Support to Verification and Validation activities, including the management of tracking activities and records generation with associated tools and processes.
  • Work proactively and collaboratively with the engineering team and customer to identify, track, mitigate, and resolve technical/programmatic issues that may arise during program execution.
  • Serve as part of the engineering focal points for mission requirements and exchange of technical information between subsystems on launch systems and payloads.
  • Assist with the development of design, integration, and test processes, procedures, and configurations for launch vehicles in concert with other engineering disciplines.
  • Provide support for design/analysis results level to technical team and program management.
  • Be part of launch vehicle simulation analysis and other performance analysis across launch system functions.
  • Assist with the development of test methods and plans according to defined requirements.
  • Support program planning and execution including scope, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • To participate and/or lead the organization of technical review processes, according to program milestones and launch system maturity.
  • Be part of CONOPS definition, upgrade and active implementation.
  • Exchange with Range Authorities about conformity processes and Launch Base compatibility.
  • Support for proposals preparation and launch system future development.
  • Elaborate technical documentation (plans, specifications, design definition documents, interface control documents, reports…).

About PLD Space

PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company specializing in the development of reusable rocket launch systems. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Miura 1 suborbital launch vehicle and the upcoming Miura 5 orbital rocket, positioning itself as a key player in the European small satellite launch market. With a team of over 200 engineers and technicians, PLD Space is one of the few private companies in Europe developing its own launch vehicles.

PLD Space operates from its headquarters in Elche, Spain, with additional facilities in Teruel and Huelva. The company is expanding its workforce and actively recruits international talent, offering opportunities in engineering, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its work culture is fast-paced and innovation-driven, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking to contribute to Europe's growing space industry.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
2011
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Elche, Spain
In Spain
Elche, Teruel, Huelva

Good to know if you are moving

  • PLD Space is headquartered in Elche, a city in the Valencia region, offering a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The company is a pioneer in European private spaceflight, having launched the first private suborbital rocket in Europe.
  • International hires can expect to work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge rocket technology.
  • Spain offers a favorable climate and lifestyle, with Elche being close to the Mediterranean coast.
  • The company is actively expanding its team, with open positions in engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

In their own words

About the company & team

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

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!

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