Integration Technician - Launch Complex

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 part of the integration team, your main mission will be to integrate launch ramps for rockets and mechanical facilities of launch complexes. 

You will play an active role in assemblies, maintenance and testing to ensure the proper functioning of all subsystems. 

• Assemble launch complex subsystems, such as mechanical components, mechanisms, structures, fluid systems, etc. 
• Perform manual operations with components of various sizes requiring precise assemblies or adjustments. 
• Read and interpret technical drawings, bill of materials, assembly manuals, etc. 
• Perform work following procedures, instructions and/or specifications autonomously while verifying compliance with requirements. 
• Use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. 
• Use tightening tools such as torque wrenches or impact wrenches. 
• Perform hydraulic and pneumatic tests. 
• Work together with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, cost and schedule objectives. 
• Document and communicate the results of work and analyses thoroughly and clearly. 

• Availability to travel - nationally and internationally
• Proven experience in similar tasks.
• Knowledge of measuring devices. 
• Knowledge of mechanical elements such as valves, pipes, screws, bearings, etc. 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with proven ability to interact with other disciplines. 
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and multitasking environment. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Fluency in oral and written communication in Spanish. 
• Oral communication in English and/or French. 

We have five core beliefs that guide how 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!