About PLD
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 labview automation engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to develop
and maintain robust and efficient software for the ground systems that ensure the
reliable and accurate testing of our systems and components. You will play a
key role in designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, enabling
effective communication, monitoring, and control of our MIURA vehicles and
ground infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams,
including systems engineers, propulsion team, avionics team and flight
operations, to gather requirements and contribute to the design of ground software
systems.
Participate in the testing and validation of
ground software systems to ensure their functionality, reliability, and
compliance with mission requirements.
Troubleshoot and debug software issues, working
closely with the development team and stakeholders to identify and
implement effective solutions.
Integrate ground software systems with other
components of the aerospace system, such as onboard software and ground
control systems.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in
software technologies and industry standards, applying them to enhance the
performance and capabilities of ground software systems.
Document software designs, specifications, and
procedures, as well as maintain comprehensive documentation for knowledge
sharing and future reference.
Adhere to software development methodologies,
quality standards, and safety protocols to ensure the reliability and
security of ground software systems.

Necessary Requirements
Bachelor's degree in automation, electronics, telecommunication engineering or a related field.
> 3 years of relevant technical experience.
Deep knowledge of NI LabVIEW programming and efficient LabVIEW real-time architectures.
Experience programming FPGAs on LabVIEW.
Experience programming deterministic real-time applications on cRIO platforms focused on reliability and efficiency.
Knowledge of industrial protocols: etherCAT, CAN / CANopen, EtherNet/IP, TSN, Modbus, etc.
Knowledge of TwinCAT 3 (Beckhoff) or other PLC
Understanding of software testing and debugging techniques.
Familiar with static code analysis, unit testing and continuous integration tools.
Knowledge of electronic instrumentation and control.
Autonomy in the development in all the phases of the complex technological projects.
Availability to travel occasionally to other PLD space locations.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work within a team and interact with stakeholders.

Desired Requirements
Understanding of fluid systems and thermodynamics concepts.
Experience with HIL test systems.
National Instruments official certifications.
Knowledge of other NI tools such as NI Systemlink, DIadem and Veristand.
Knowledge of networking protocols, databases, and web technologies utilized in ground software development.
Flexibility and ability to work with few specified and changing requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve software issues and attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
Experience in ground software development and operation for the aerospace industry: mission control systems, satellite operations, or flight operations software.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to aerospace testing and validation.
English and/or French B2-C1.

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!