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About PLD
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 Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, 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 350 employees and 220 million 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 has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management.
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
Systems Engineering Manager for MIURA 5 launch vehicles and associated equipment and testing as well as future launch operations. This position is created to help PLD Space to grow in the area of engineering. The mission of this role is to contribute as Systems Engineer for PLD Space launch systems, including both, launch vehicles and associated ground segments.
Responsibilities
Develop, manage and track system and subsystem requirements, including verification techniques and interface control.
Support to Verification and Validation activities, including the management of tracking activities and records generation with associated tools and processes.
Work proactively and collaboratively with the engineering team and customer to identify, track, mitigate, and resolve technical/programmatic issues that may arise during program execution.
Serve as part of the engineering focal points for mission requirements and exchange of technical information between subsystems on launch systems and payloads.
Assist with the development of design, integration, and test processes, procedures, and configurations for launch vehicles in concert with other engineering disciplines.
Provide support for design/analysis results level to technical team and program management.
Be part of launch vehicle simulation analysis and other performance analysis across launch system functions.
Assist with the development of test methods and plans according to defined requirements.
Support program planning and execution including scope, scheduling, and resource allocation.
To participate and/or lead the organization of technical review processes, according to program milestones and launch system maturity.
Be part of CONOPS definition, upgrade and active implementation.
Exchange with Range Authorities about conformity processes and Launch Base compatibility.
Support for proposals preparation and launch system future development.
Necessary Requirements
Master's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
+6 years' experience with Systems Engineering tools and processes
+6 years' experience with space systems, satellite, launch vehicles, etc.
Experience managing technical budgets, requirements, V&V, AIT and plan definition.
Experience in environmental testing, thermal vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic compatibility, as well as test methods and validation.
Familiarity with hardware test program requirements captured in industry standards including ESA ECSS Standards, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-7001, NASA-STD-7002 and GSFC-STD-7000.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in technical and programmatic areas.
Experience in managing / interfacing subcontractors.
Desired Requirements
Hard work and availability.
Leadership.
Interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English.
Problem-solving oriented and decision making oriented.
Risk anticipation and mitigation oriented.
Desired Competencies
Experience with mission definition and requirements.
Expertise in Matlab/Phyton.
Expertise in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using industry tools such as Siemens NX.
Understanding of launch vehicle key subsystems and their associated performance parameters.
Experience with space Launch Vehicle (suborbital or orbital).
Experience working with Government, Space Agencies, Range Authorities or Launch Service Providers.
Fluency in French.
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
Values
We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.
Teamwork.
Commitment.
Keep it simple.
Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!
Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Industries
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Find balance
23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
Never stop learning
We encourage practical learning
We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
Focus on your financial future
Childcare flexible contributions
Restaurant tickets
Transport flexible contributions
Training support
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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