Electrical Technician

PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and people into space, vertically integrating 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 benchmark in the global launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA family of launch vehicles 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.

With a team of more than 280 employees and a total financing of 170 million, PLD Space has the largest private test bench in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates from two launch bases: El Arenillo, in Huelva (Spain), and the Guiana Space Center (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages more than 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure.

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

As an Electrical Technician at PLD Space, your main mission is: 

Plan, control, and execute manufacturing, assembly, and integration procedures for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), test benches, and electrical cabinets to support the verification and validation activities of avionics equipment.

• Manufacturing, assembly, and integration
• Read, interpret, analyze, and work with manufacturing, assembly, and integration procedures, wiring diagrams, electrical and mechanical blueprints, bills of materials, parts lists, and schematics.
• Execute high-quality electrical wiring manufacturing and assembly processes with reliability. 
• Execute assembly, integration, and maintenance activities for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), specific test equipment (SCOE), and test benches for avionics.
• Support the avionics EGSE team in First Article Inspection (FAI) activities on test benches and installations prior to launch.
• Support the manufacturing, assembly, and integration (MAI) activities of flight avionics hardware.
• Manage work orders and prepare the necessary parts and materials.
• Manage and report on the progress of manufacturing, assembly, and integration (MAI) activities through the management system (ERP).
• Documentation
• Create controlled technical documentation on manufacturing, assembly, and integration criteria and recommendations, including 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.
• Interfaces
• Collaborate with the production engineering team to support the production processes of initial batches.
• Serve as an interface with warehouse and laboratory technicians to request and collect the necessary materials 

• High school diploma or equivalent certification in electrical/electronic disciplines.
• 4+ years of professional experience in manufacturing and assembly of electrical cabinets. 
• 2+ years of professional experience in the development and assembly of test benches.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of basic mechanical and electrical hand 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.
• Translation done with the free version of the translator DeepL.com Knowledge in the selection and application of design criteria, connectors, and other electrical properties according to project requirements
• Preferred automation hardware: National Instruments and Beckhoff.

• Professional experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience in environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, etc.).
• Professional experience soldering PCB components.
• Proficiency in Odoo. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably SIEMENS NX. 
• Proficiency with electronic equipment such as programmable power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. 
• Experience in the verification and validation of functional electronic hardware.

• 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

• Daycare
• Restaurant tickets
• Transportation
• Education

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!