Welding 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 an autonomous and independent capability for satellite access to space based on reliability at a competitive price on a global level. 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 Welder, your main mission will be to be part of a small and dynamic team, and you will be responsible for performing both automatic and manual welding. The main technologies used are TIG, Laser, and MIG/MAG.

• Perform TIG welding on steel and Inconel, both automatic and manual, depending on project needs.
• Ability to operate automatic (robotic) and manual welding machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding procedures for steel and Inconel alloys according to the applicable standard in each case.
• Comply with established manufacturing processes, following the standard, qualification, and requirements.
• Maintenance of welding machines, commissioning, maintenance of welding fixtures and tools.
• Knowledge of welding defects to perform self-inspection checks according to specific defectology standards.
• Maintain the required order and cleanliness in the welding area.
• Other workshop tasks assigned to you.
• Training related to the position (vocational training, welding certifications).
• +5 years of welding experience.
• +2 years of demonstrable experience as a TIG welder on steel alloys.
• AISI316L stainless steel welding certification.
• Level 2 welding inspector (Penetrant Testing and Visual Testing).
• Ability to develop welding work subject to high-quality standards (aerospace or aeronautical).
• Laser welding experience.
• MIG/MAG welding experience.
• General knowledge of office software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Effective communication skills.
• English.
• Forklift course.
• Overhead crane operator course.
• Occupational risk prevention course (preventive resource).
• 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 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!