Avionics Technician

My Website; Elche; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the space sector is seeking an Avionics Technician in Elche, Spain. The role involves manufacturing and integrating avionics components for launch vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, soldering, and documentation. Join a team committed to innovation in space technology and enjoy benefits like 23 days of vacation and health insurance options.

Servicios

23 days paid vacation

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible contributions for childcare

Health insurance options

Healthy snacks and fruits

Formación

• At least 4 years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.

Responsabilidades

• Manufacture and assemble high-quality wire harnesses and electromechanical components.
• Create technical documentation and develop procedures.

Conocimientos

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Odoo

Microsoft Office

3D CAD software

Descripción del empleo

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 Ral Torres and Ral Verd, 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 280 employees and 170 million euros in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo in Huelva (Spain) and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages more than 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructures.

Mission

As an Avionics Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembly, and integration of prototypes, qualification, and acceptance models of avionics components for launch vehicles and ground equipment. You will also support test activities and maintenance of the avionics laboratory.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing, Assembly, and Integration

• Read, interpret, analyze, and work from electrical/electronic design documentation such as wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical drawings, BOMs, parts lists, and schematics.
• Identify manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements and constraints.
• Generate and manage manufacturing orders; prepare parts and materials required.
• Manage requests via management system (ERP).
• Monitor work progress against program objectives to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manufacture and assemble high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses and electromechanical components for flight and ground segments.
• Perform assembly of PCBs, including SMD/THT soldering, conformal coating, masking, or epoxy application.
• Perform electrical/mechanical assembly and integration of avionics hardware, including batteries, PCDUs, onboard computers, EGSE, and test benches at subsystem and system levels.
• Conduct basic verification and inspection tasks to ensure hardware readiness.
• Support testing activities during qualification and acceptance campaigns.
• Assist with area efficiency improvement projects.

Documentation

• Create technical and controlled documentation, including lessons learned and experiences for continuous improvement.
• Develop manufacturing, assembly, and integration procedures and manuals.
• Generate reports to communicate results clearly and precisely.

Interfaces

• Coordinate with Process Engineering for production process development.
• Collaborate with laboratory technicians for materials, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reparation of equipment.
• Work with the avionics design team to understand design requirements and constraints.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent in electrical/electronic disciplines.
• At least 4 years of professional experience manufacturing wire harnesses.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with manufacturing and assembly of flight hardware (electrical/mechanical).
• At least 4 years of professional experience soldering components on PCBs.
• 2 years of experience integrating flight hardware components and wire harnesses.
• Ability to apply industry-standard cable and wire harness design practices.
• Experience using basic mechanical and electronic hand tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from controlled documentation such as drawings, schematics, BOMs, and wiring diagrams.
• Proven ability to autonomously generate manufacturing, assembly, and integration procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and fast-paced environments.
• High attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to interact across disciplines.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (verbal and written).

Desired Competencies

• Proficiency with Odoo and Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably Siemens NX.
• Experience with electronics equipment such as programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of standards such as NASASTD8739 and IPC/WHAMAA620.
• Experience verifying and validating electronic hardware functions.
• Experience developing and mounting test benches.
• Knowledge of environmental testing (vibration, thermal).
• Familiarity with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
• Experience working in the aerospace industry.

Additional Benefits and Values

• Balance: 23 days paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st off.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible contributions for childcare, transport, and other benefits.
• Health insurance options, including family signup at competitive prices.
• Healthy snacks and fruits at the facilities.

Core Values

We believe in teamwork, hard work, commitment, and simplicity to shape the future of space launch technology.

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!