Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), España
About PLD: Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company with a deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies. We are a trusted global 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. Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space, and enrich people's lives on Earth by moving new economies, people, and the world forward.
Mission: As a recovery engineer, you will be responsible for developing new concepts of operations for vehicle recovery and processing, writing test plans and procedures to improve recovery efficiency to meet a blistering launch cadence.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot and repair recovery systems in a timely manner to ensure mission readiness and meet the demands of a rapid launch cadence.
Work to improve recovery reliability and recycle efficiency to reliably meet a 3-day recycle window. This includes writing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures and routines, automating departure readiness checkouts, and developing and implementing design improvements.
Drive design improvements to attain completely autonomous recovery mission capability, requiring no personnel to board the vessel at any point.
Provide on-mission support in troubleshooting equipment at sea when necessary.
Provide offshore engineering support when necessary, including spending a week or more at sea.
Gap fill resource shortages on other recovery operations.
Necessary Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.
More than 4 years of experience building, maintaining, and modifying complex mechanical hardware.
Fluency in English is mandatory.
Knowledge and experience with Data Acquisition and Control Systems.
Knowledge and experience with instrumentation, sensors, and actuators.
Knowledge and experience with Industrial Control Systems.
Knowledge and experience with Industrial Networking and Protocols.
Programming experience (Python, OOP).
Knowledge of Wireless and Radiofrequency.
Desired Requirements:
Multitasking
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Workload capacity
Autonomy
Desired Competencies:
Knowledge in the specific space sector, space vehicles, and launchers.
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience with Industrial Networking and Protocols.
Experience designing fluid or electrical systems.
Testing experience, including setting test objectives, writing test plans, and hands-on testing.
Experience operating and troubleshooting remote-operated ground control systems.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: We want you to be happy and healthy in body and mind.
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