Propulsion Systems Integration 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, 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 a PROPULSION SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN, FEED SYSTEM & RCS, your main mission will be to define the integration processes associated with the FEED and RCS components of the launch vehicle, as well as to carry out proper monitoring in the workshop to guarantee the correct execution of said processes.

Other important functions for this role are:

• Studying the integrity of the components in the launch vehicle.
• Defining integration for the FEED system
• Defining the integration schedule
• Defining the IT
• Defining the necessary tooling for integration.
• Managing traceability
• Managing BOMs, labor, and work orders.

• Developing, implementing, and optimizing assembly procedures for the launch vehicle's FEED and RCS subsystems: assembly manuals, work orders, post-assembly inspections and reports... Continuous improvement of assembly processes (based on lessons learned) to take products from prototype to series production.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting during assembly procedures.
• Monitoring task planning and work orders.
• Identifying needs for tooling for the correct integration of the FEED and RCS subsystem components.
• Ensuring quality compliance of all specified procedures and standards.
• Maintaining an operational, safe, clean, and orderly integration environment.
• Effectively managing non-conformities and implementing corresponding corrective actions.

• High level of English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant field.
• Demonstrable experience of more than 2 years in the assembly and integration of complex, multidisciplinary systems in the aerospace, aeronautical, automotive, railway sectors or similar industries focused on quality (previous work experience, internships, and personal or team projects are valued).
• Practical experience in projects and assembly of mechanical systems and/or high-pressure fluid systems.
• Experience in planning assemblies and defining processes.
• Experience in creating documentation and reports related to assembly (quality control, monitoring, etc.)
• Ability to correctly interpret tolerances and geometric dimensions from a plan, manufacturing, assembly ICD or PMI.
• Good command of MS Office tools.
• Experience with design programs (preferably NX) for 3D and 2D designs.
• Previous experience with PLM programs (preferably Teamcenter).
• Experience with Odoo or another ERP to generate BOMs, labor, and work orders.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing processes, prototype production and series production.
• Experience in comprehensive project management.
• Previous experience in an aerospace environment (preferably launch vehicles).
• Previous experience with cryogenic fluid lines.
• Previous experience with high-pressure fluid lines.

• 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!