Integration Technician Manager

PLD Space

Elche

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Physiotherapy

Health insurance discount

Family health insurance

Healthy snacks

Paid vacation 23 days

Learning & mobility

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Training support

Job summary

PLD Space, an Elche-based aerospace company, seeks an Integration Technician Manager to lead three teams focused on assembly, testing, and propulsion integration. You will ensure high-quality procedures align with engineering requirements and project timelines.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems, plus strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Travel to Elche and Teruel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanics/automation/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.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Vocational Training in Mechanics/Automation/Installations and Maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Technical drawings interpretation

Job description

About PLD Space

PLD Space is an international companyon a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the 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 hasestablisheditself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsulepositionthe company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Spaceoperatesover 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

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

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