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 infrastructure.
Mission
As an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer in the Avionics Team, you will be responsible for all aspects of hardware electronics design and development lifecycle, from high-level requirements collection to detailed design of the different subsystems and avionics components. You will also support manufacturing, assembly, and integration of avionics into launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
* Analyze and trace high-level avionics subsystem requirements to electrical and electronic specifications at unit and board levels.
* Manage and maintain avionics components requirements.
* Develop internal design standards and rules for avionics hardware.
Design and Development
* Contribute to architecture definition of Electrical Power Systems (EPS), On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystems, and flight instrumentation.
* Drive the design of launch vehicle electronics hardware, including flight computers, sensors, power systems, batteries, and actuation systems.
* Define component architecture, select components, create schematics, and layout boards.
* Perform technical trade-off analyses for components and architectures.
* Conduct hardware analyses such as FMEA, reliability, hazard analysis, thermal, and radiation assessments.
* Perform circuit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.
* Innovate and perform trade studies to enhance hardware reliability, capabilities, and cost-effectiveness.
Documentation
* Create and release engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, models, drawings, ICDs, and reports.
* Communicate design and analysis results effectively during reviews.
Interfaces
* Support external development, manufacturing, and procurement activities with the Supply Chain team.
* Collaborate with the AIT team for qualification and testing of avionics components.
* Work with production to ensure design compliance and schedule adherence.
Minimum Requirements
* B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related fields.
* At least 4 years of relevant experience.
* Experience in hardware design in power electronics or digital electronics.
* Proficiency in requirements management and formal engineering processes.
* Understanding of avionics hardware principles, EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, and outgassing considerations.
* Experience with COTS, automotive, space-grade, and military components.
* Problem-solving skills under tight schedules, teamwork, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience designing electronics for harsh environments and safety-critical applications.
* Knowledge of aerospace standards (ECSS, NASA RCC, MIL).
* Thermal and EMI/EMC analysis skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and work autonomously.
* Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits
* Physiotherapy at our facilities, health insurance discounts, health snacks, and fruit.
* Balance: 23 days of paid vacation plus additional days.
* Learning: training, internal mobility, childcare support, restaurant tickets, and transport contributions.
* Values: teamwork, hard work, commitment, simplicity.
* Join us in reinventing rocket technology!
Key Skills
Arm, Electrical Engineering, SoC, System Design, Firmware, Debugging, Layout Design, PCB, Sensors, Ethernet, FPGA, Digital Design
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : 4+ years
Vacancy : 1
Hardware Engineer • Elche, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain
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