Additive Manufacturing Technician

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. Headquartered in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.

PLD Space has technical facilities spanning more than 188,000 m² in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling it to offer complete satellite launch and payload services to 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 an Additive Manufacturing L-PED Technician, your main mission within the department will be the preparation and setup of the various industrial equipment for the production of propulsion components.

• Operation, execution, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Executing manufacturing orders for component production.
• Supervising manufacturing and resolving errors and incidents that may occur during component printing.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Reporting and documenting processes and results to engineering rigorously, generating reports on production and equipment performance.
• Collaborating with the engineering team for the continuous improvement of component design and manufacturing processes.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Attention to detail and establishing high-quality standards in component manufacturing.

• Previous experience in Additive Manufacturing with industrial equipment (metal AM preferred).
• Technical skills for problem-solving and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with the team.
• Ability to learn.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Experience working in a workshop environment.
• Proficiency in production management software and work orders.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• English

• Master's degree in Vocational Training in additive manufacturing
• Previous experience of +2 years working with metal material 3D printers, 7 years of experience in machining processes.

• 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
• Flexible schedule

• 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!