Labview Automation Engineer
PLD Space
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PLD Space in Elche, Spain, seeks a LabVIEW automation engineer to design and maintain robust ground software for MIURA ground systems. You will work with systems engineers, propulsion and avionics teams to deliver reliable software for testing and control of our rockets.
The role requires a Bachelor's in automation/electronics/telecommunications and 3+ years of experience with NI LabVIEW, real-time architectures, and cRIO platforms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in automation/electronics/telecommunication engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant technical experience.
- Deep knowledge of NI LabVIEW programming and real-time architectures.
- Experience programming FPGAs on LabVIEW and deterministic real-time on cRIO.
- Knowledge of industrial protocols and PLCs (Beckhoff or similar).
- Experience with software testing, static analysis, CI tools, and documentation.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate with multiple teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design ground software systems.
- Test and validate ground software for reliability and mission requirements.
- Troubleshoot and fix software issues with the development team.
- Integrate ground software with other aerospace system components.
- Stay updated on software tech and industry standards; document designs and procedures.
- Adhere to development methodologies, quality standards, and safety protocols.
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Job description
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
As a labview automation engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to developand maintain robust and efficient software for the ground systems that ensure thereliable and accurate testing of our systems and components. You will play akey role in designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, enablingeffective communication, monitoring, and control of our MIURA vehicles andground infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams,including systems engineers, propulsion team, avionics team and flightoperations, to gather requirements and contribute to the design of ground softwaresystems.
- Participate in the testing and validation ofground software systems to ensure their functionality, reliability, andcompliance with mission requirements.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues, workingclosely with the development team and stakeholders to identify andimplement effective solutions.
- Integrate ground software systems with othercomponents of the aerospace system, such as onboard software and groundcontrol systems.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements insoftware technologies and industry standards, applying them to enhance theperformance and capabilities of ground software systems.
- Document software designs, specifications, andprocedures, as well as maintain comprehensive documentation for knowledgesharing and future reference.
- Adhere to software development methodologies,quality standards, and safety protocols to ensure the reliability andsecurity of ground software systems.
- Bachelor's degree in automation, electronics, telecommunication engineering or a related field.
- > 3 years of relevant technical experience.
- Deep knowledge of NI LabVIEW programming and efficient LabVIEW real-time architectures.
- Experience programming FPGAs on LabVIEW.
- Experience programming deterministic real-time applications on cRIO platforms focused on reliability and efficiency.
- Knowledge of industrial protocols: etherCAT, CAN / CANopen, EtherNet/IP, TSN, Modbus, etc.
- Knowledge of TwinCAT 3 (Beckhoff) or other PLC
- Understanding of software testing and debugging techniques.
- Familiar with static code analysis, unit testing and continuous integration tools.
- Knowledge of electronic instrumentation and control.
- Autonomy in the development in all the phases of the complex technological projects.
- Availability to travel occasionally to other PLD space locations.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work within a team and interact with stakeholders.
- Understanding of fluid systems and thermodynamics concepts.
- Experience with HIL test systems.
- National Instruments official certifications.
- Knowledge of other NI tools such as NI Systemlink, DIadem and Veristand.
- Knowledge of networking protocols, databases, and web technologies utilized in ground software development.
- Flexibility and ability to work with few specified and changing requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve software issues and attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Experience in ground software development and operation for the aerospace industry: mission control systems, satellite operations, or flight operations software.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to aerospace testing and validation.
- English and/or French B2-C1.
- 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
- 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
- Flexible work schedule
- We encourage practical learning
- We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
- Childcare flexible contributions
- Restaurant tickets
- Transport flexible contributions
- Training support
- Teamwork.
- Hard work.
- Dynamism.
- Commitment.
- Keep it simple.
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