ppFounded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies. /ppWe are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by making space more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier. /ppOur 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. /ph3Mission /h3pThe Avionics VV Lead Engineer will be responsible for leading the verification and validation strategy for avionics products across their full lifecycle, from early development and qualification campaigns to recurrent production and acceptance testing. /ppThis role ensures that test activities are properly defined, planned, executed, reviewed and closed, generating robust technical evidence to demonstrate product compliance, maturity and readiness for integration or flight. The position requires coordinating multidisciplinary activities, anticipating verification risks, driving process standardization and transforming testing into a repeatable, scalable and industrialized capability. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliCoordinate the overall execution of Avionics VV activities across multiple products, campaigns and programs. /liliDrive the standardization of VV practices by defining common deliverables, maturity review gates for test definition, preparation, execution, evidence collection, result analysis and requirement closure. /liliEnsure every product test campaign has a clear owner, scope, schedule, verification strategy and closure criteria. /liliSupport the definition and prioritization of verification strategies, test specifications and acceptance criteria. /liliProvide technical support and guidance across the main VV activities, including test definition, procedure preparation, execution, test infrastructure development, automation, environmental test campaigns, evidence generation and result assessment. /liliCoordinate the closure of open actions and maturity gaps before key technical reviews, especially TRR and TRB, ensuring that test activities reach the required level of preparation,



quality and anticipation before execution or result closure. /liliMonitor VV risks, bottlenecks, resource constraints and critical dependencies. /liliSupport anomaly investigations, NCRs, deviations and waivers. /liliEnsure that test results and evidence are suitable for requirement closure. /liliDrive standardization, automation and industrialization of recurrent test activities. /liliPromote lessons learned, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. /li /ulh3Necessary Requirements /h3ulliEngineering degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar. /liliSignificant experience in verification, validation, testing or integration of complex aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems. /liliStrong technical background in electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems, including knowledge in power electronics, digital/analog electronics, radiofrequency, harnessing, sensors, actuators, and embedded systems. /liliSolid understanding of electronic hardware verification at different levels, from PCBA and subassembly testing to unit, subsystem and system-level validation. /liliExperience with functional testing, electrical checkout, troubleshooting, failure investigation and root cause analysis of electronic or avionics equipment. /liliStrong understanding of product lifecycle, requirements verification, test planning and test execution processes. /liliExperience with test specifications, test procedures, test reports, requirement verification and evidence-based product acceptance. /liliExperience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities or complex test campaigns involving hardware, software, test equipment, production, quality and systems engineering stakeholders. /liliAbility to understand both detailed technical issues and program-level priorities, balancing rigor, schedule and risk. /liliStrong communication,



coordination and leadership skills in fast-paced technical environments. /liliAbility to manage priorities across several projects in parallel. /liliLanguage – fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken. /li /ulh3Desired Competencies /h3ulliKnowledge of ECSS, IPC, NASA, and MIL Standards. /liliPrevious experience in launch vehicles, spacecraft, satellites, aircraft or other aerospace systems. /liliExperience in qualification and acceptance campaigns. /liliKnowledge of environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling, TVAC or EMC. /liliExperience with HIL, flatsat, ATB or system-level test benches. /liliFamiliarity with automated test frameworks, data acquisition systems and test reporting tools. /liliKnowledge of configuration management and non-conformance processes. /liliExperience of participating in TRR, TRB or similar technical review boards. /liliExperience transitioning engineering activities from development/non-recurring phase to recurrent production. /liliStrong systems thinking and ability to identify process gaps. /liliLeadership experience in high-pressure, fast-paced engineering environments. /liliAbility to mentor engineers and build scalable team practices. /liliExperience in working in clean rooms and EPA (Electrostatic Protection Area) environments. /liliPrevious experience in Launch Vehicles projects. /liliPhysiotherapy within our facilities /lili50% discount on your health insurance /liliYou can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. /liliHealthy snacks and lots of fruit /li /ulh3Find balance /h3ulli23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st /li /ulh3Never stop learning /h3ulliWe encourage practical learning /liliWe promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork /li /ulh3Focus on your financial future /h3ulliChildcare adaptable contributions /liliRestaurant tickets /liliTransport flexible contributions /liliTraining support /li /ulh3Values /h3pWe have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies. /pulliTeamwork. /liliCommitment. /liliKeep it simple. /li /ulpJoin us to reinvent how rockets are built! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Avionics V&V Lead Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
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