Systems Engineer

Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), Spain

About PLD:

Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies. 

We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new hights by making space more accesible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier. 

Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space and enrich peoples’ lives on Earth, by moving new economies, people and world forward. 

Mission 

Systems Engineer 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.
• Elaborate technical documentation (plans, specifications, design definition documents, interface control documents, reports…).

Necessary Requirements

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• +2 years’ experience with Systems Engineering tools and processes
• +2 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.
• Enthusiast.
• 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.
• Travels: on demand.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: We want you to be happy and healthy in body and mind.  We encourage you to have regular physiotherapy sessions at our facilities so that you can continue with your physical activities. We offer partial coverage of your medical scheme covering you, your spouse or partner, and your children. 

 

Boost your creativity: Focus. Energy. Yummy snacks and those fizzy waters you love. It takes a lot to be creative all day, but we’ve got you covered. Eat local, sustainable, delectable fare at our cafes, and plunder our pantries for fresh fruit and other goodies whenever you need a boost. 

 

Engineering by doing: We encourage hands-on learning and foster internal mobility and team collaboration, with one-third of positions filled by current employees and one in five people promoted each year. 

 

Find balance: PLD Space offers 22 days of annual leave, 6 global wellbeing days, and public holidays. We prioritize worklife balance with flexible schedules, empowering teams to manage their own hours. We work hard here, so we encourage taking breaks to recharge, ensuring a healthy work environment. 

 

Never stop learning: At PLD Space, education and professional development is a priority. We offer extensive learning opportunities, from conferences and webinars to higher education programs and technical certifications. We encourage hands-on learning and foster internal mobility and team collaboration, with one-third of positions filled by current employees and one in five people promoted each year. 

Focus on your financial future: Flexible remuneration plan lets you allocate part of your salary to everyday expenses like lunch, nursery school or public transport, which are exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF) when paid through this system. 

Values

We have four critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies. 

• Teamwork. 
• Hard work. 
• Dynamism. 
• Commitment. 
• Keep it simple. 

Become part of our movement, enabling you to make change happen in your career and, above all, your life.