About PLD Space
PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating 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 space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.
With a team of more than 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo, in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management.
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 Calibration Engineer your mission will be to lead the calibration strategy across our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for the definition and execution of PLD Space Calibration Plan. You will also develop and implement calibration processes that meet ISO 17025, as well as manage the Certification Plan under this standard. Additionally, you will perform calibrations, execute audits, keep certifications up to date, prepare quality documentation and collaborate with Quality Assurance activities across the company.Responsibilities
Responsabilities
- Define and implement the calibration strategy (in/out) for all the instruments at PLD Space.
- Define and execute the Calibration Plan to keep all the instruments calibrated according to PLD Space requirements.
- Drive the development and implementation of processes to achieve and maintain ISO 17025 certification.
- Define calibration procedures for internal calibrations of instruments or equipment.
- Define calibration specifications for external calibration of instruments or equipment.
- Be the focal point for ISO 17025 certification audits.
- Train the calibration team on procedures and good practices for calibration of instruments or equipment.
- Prepare reports regarding calibration status and any other field-related topic for internal stakeholders.
- Define KPIs for the Calibration Area and keep them up to date.
- Collaborate in calibration activities with the Calibration Technicians.
- Collaborate in QA activities as needed by the Quality Department.
Responsabilities
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, with preference in Aerospace, or Mechanical.
- Minimum of 2 years in similar roles, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Experience in certification of Calibration Laboratories according to ISO 17025
- Strong understanding of quality management principles, calibration processes, quality control techniques, and product assurance processes.
- Hands on the job, autonomy, communication and reporting skills, ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
Desired Requirements
- Experience in product assurance or quality management within the aerospace industry and with ECSS standards:
- Experience in working under a Quality Management System based in ISO 9100
- Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
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 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!
