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PLD Space
About PLD Space
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.
Mission
As Avionics EGSE Engineer at PLD Space, your main mission is to plan, define, control and manage the design and development of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Specific Check-Out Equipment (SCOE) to support testing activities of avionics equipment.
Plan, define, control and manage the design and development of EGSE and SCOE to support testing activities of avionics equipment at different integration levels: unit, subsystem, and launch vehicle.
Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and analyze technical documentation of avionics equipment and test specifications.
Perform tailoring of safety normative, standards and recommendations applicable to the design of electrical test equipment.
Design and develop both Hardware and Software for EGSE/SCOE, test beds and facilities required for the validation of avionics equipment and its integration in major assemblies.
Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs.
Track and audit the production of the testing facilities to meet the design requirements.
Maintain the evolution of the testing facilities as required to support the execution of the different test campaigns.
Execute the validation activities of the testing facilities.
Partner closely with Avionics Test and Ground Software Engineering teams to ensure the correct implementation of the different functionalities on each testing infrastructure.
Work with the Automation team to adapt and scale up the EGSE/SCOEs for its use in the Propulsion Test Complex at Teruel and Launch Complex at Korou following the applicable safety regulations.
Necessary Requirements
University Degree - Engineer (Electronic, Electrical, Aerospace, Telecommunications, or equivalent)
2+ years of experience with design and development of test benches.
2+ years of experience with hardware/software environment testing.
Work independently, in a structured and results-oriented manner to achieve goals on time and to coordinate work processes efficiently.
Language - English and Spanish.
Desired Competencies
Experience on designing Electrical Ground Support Equipment.
Experience with testing hardware platforms from National Instruments, Speedgoat and/or Pickering.
Experience in any of the following languages: LabVIEW, Python, C++, MATLAB.
Proven track record solving complex problems with minimal supervision and on a tight schedule.
Experience in working in clean room and EPA environments.
Previous experience in Launch Vehicles projects.
Benefits
23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
50% discount on your health insurance
Healthy snacks and lots of fruit
Childcare versátil contributions
Restaurant tickets
Transport flexible contributions
Training support
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.
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📌 Avionics Egse Engineer
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche