PCB Assembly 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. 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, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an independent and autonomous space access capability for satellites, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international government entities

As a PCB Assembly Technician at PLD Space, your main mission is:

• Plan, control, and execute the manufacturing and assembly procedures for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Plan, control, and execute the electrical/mechanical assembly and integration of avionics hardware equipment at the unit level.

• Manufacturing, assembly, and integration
• Read, interpret, analyze, and work with electrical/mechanical drawings, bills of materials, parts lists, and schematics.
• Execute high-quality, reliable manufacturing and assembly processes for internal electrical wiring and cable harnesses of avionics hardware equipment.
• Perform and control the complete printed circuit board assembly process, such as pick-and-place machine programming, manual SMD/THT soldering, conformal coating, masking, and the application of epoxy and thermal silicone, among others.
• Perform the electrical and mechanical assembly/integration of avionics hardware equipment at the unit level.
• Execute inspection procedures for FAI activities on PCB assemblies before their integration into final products.
• Support avionics technicians in MAI activities for harness and avionics hardware integration into main assemblies.

• Create technical and controlled documentation on manufacturing, assembly, and integration criteria, as well as recommendations that include lessons learned and experiences to support continuous improvement in this area.
• Generate reports on manufacturing, assembly, integration, and inspection to communicate results accurately, completely, and clearly.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification in electrical/electronic disciplines.
• More than 4 years of professional experience in PCB assembly and its manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of PCBA manufacturing and assembly tools.
• Demonstrated experience in PCBA inspections.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of basic manual mechanical and electronic tools.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing tasks and a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and precision.
• Strong communication skills.
• Languages: English and Spanish.

• 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!