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 **** 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

Flexible 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 adaptable 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