Ingeniero de configuración

RDT; Alicante; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RDT in Alicante, Spain seeks an Integration Technician Manager to lead three technical teams responsible for integration and maintenance of launch infrastructure, propulsion, and test benches. You will ensure assembly and installation meet engineering requirements and project timelines, combining hands-on mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems expertise with strong leadership.

The role focuses on process optimization, safety, and collaboration with propulsion, avionics, and quality teams,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace integration, assembly or maintenance.
• Proven team leadership and project management experience.
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead three integration teams across assembly, maintenance and testing.
• Oversee installation and integration of tanks, propulsion and fluid systems.
• Supervise assembly of structures, pipelines, valves, sensors and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings and safety protocols.
• Provide technical support for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Monitor and report the progress of integration activities using the management system.
• Collaborate with propulsion, avionics and quality teams to meet objectives.
• Develop and optimize integration processes, including manuals and work orders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Technical problem solving

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanics/automation/electromechanics or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At RDT, we are looking for a Integration Technician Manager to join us at a benchmark Spanish company and European leader in the development of space launch vehicles.

Location: Onsite in Alicante

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