Network Engineer

About PLD PLD Space is an international space services company with in‑house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans 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 global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned 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 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates a launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m² of industrial infrastructures under management. Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best‑in‑class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities. Mission We are looking to add a Network Engineer with experience in complex enterprise environments to strengthen the IT team. The main mission of the role is to ensure the availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure, supporting the consolidation of the new architecture based on Fortinet. Main Responsibilities: Implement, maintain, and optimize the corporate network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Industrial Wi‑Fi). Configure and administer Fortinet equipment (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP). Manage VLANs, routing, VPNs, and security policies. Participate in micro‑segmentation and OT network projects. Collaborate with the systems team on service integration and monitoring. Document configurations, diagrams, and technical procedures. Diagnose and resolve L2–L3 network incidents. Technical Requirements: Experience with Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP). Solid knowledge of SD‑WAN, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and industrial Wi‑Fi networks. Experience with micro‑segmentation and hybrid environments. Strong technical documentation and log analysis skills. Nice to have: Monitoring tools (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, PRTG, Zabbix, etc.). Nice to have: Cybersecurity knowledge/experience. Personal Competencies: Autonomy and discipline in task execution. Teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration. Clear communication and a continuous improvement mindset. English is a plus. Reports to: Cybersecurity Lead Benefits Health & Wellness Physiotherapy within our facilities 50% discount on your health insurance You can sign‑up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. Healthy snacks and lots of fruit Find balance 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st Flexible work schedule Never stop learning We encourage practical learning We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork Focus on your financial future Childcare flexible contributions Restaurant tickets Transport flexible contributions Training support Values We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies. Teamwork. Hard work. Dynamism. Commitment. Keep it simple. Join us to reinvent how rockets are built #J-18808-Ljbffr