About PLD Space

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the 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 small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

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

As a Welding Engineer, your main mission within the area will be within the Manufacturing engineering department to guarantee the quality of welding processes ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

- Preparation and implementation of technical documentation (WPS, WPQR...).
- Guarantee and improve the quality of welding processes by ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Ability to manage and interpret non-destructive and destructive tests following the applicable regulations in each case.




- Manage and evaluate welding work subject to high quality standards (aeronautical or aerospace).
- Coordinate and plan the welding work.

Necessary Requirements

- Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar with high knowledge in welding processes.
- Essential computer skills spanning the MS Office suite of applications, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- High level of spanish

Desired Requirements

- It is valuable to have the title of International Welding Engineer (IWE).
- It is valuable to have the title of International Welding Technician (IWT).
- It is valuable to have the title of international welding inspector (IWI) or at least certain levels of ICS inspection, that is, inspection of welded constructions.
- It is valuable to have the title of European Adhesives Engineer (EAE) or European Adhesives Specialist (EAS)
- Materials and metallurgy knowledge
- Experience making NDI
- Experience with thermal treatment like PWHT, annealing, distended.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

- 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

Find balance

- 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
- Versátil work schedule

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

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

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

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!

📌 Welding Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche