Integration Technician Manager

About PLD Space

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

As the Integration Technician Manager, your main mission within the area will responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of three technical teams dedicated to the integration and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including launch systems, test benches, and propulsion integration. You will ensure that assembly, installation, and maintenance procedures adhere to the highest quality standards, aligning with engineering requirements and project timelines. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of three integration teams, ensuring the successful execution of assembly, maintenance, and testing operations.
• Oversee the installation and integration of tanks, propulsion systems, launch structures, and fluid systems.
• Supervise the assembly of structures and mechanisms, including steel frameworks, pipelines, valves, sensors, and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering instructions, technical drawings, and safety protocols during all integration activities.
• Provide technical support for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Monitor and report the progress of integration activities using the management system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including propulsion, avionics, and quality, to meet technical, cost, and scheduling objectives.
• Develop and optimize integration processes, including assembly manuals, work orders, post-assembly inspections, and reports.
• Support the creation of tooling and support equipment to facilitate hardware assembly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in assembly and integration processes.
• Train and mentor team members to ensure a high level of technical proficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Ensure the work environment is safe, clean, and well-organized.

Necessary Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Vocational Training in Mechanics, Automation, Electromechanics, Installations and Maintenance, or a related field.
• +8 years of experience in integration, assembly, or maintenance within aerospace, aviation, or related industries.
• Proven experience in managing teams and leading technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural assembly, fluid systems, and electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Experience with assembly operations
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions under tight schedules.
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic work environments.
• Willingness to travel (Elche, Teruel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Requirements

• Teamwork
• Troubleshooting
• Familiarity with integration of propulsion systems, including turbopumps, rigid piping, and avionics components.
• Proactivity and achievement orientation

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

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