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 450 employees and 350 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates one launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of own industrial infrastructures.

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Avionics Production Planner to ensure the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of avionics manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transforming project requirements into executable production plans, ensuring that materials, resources, and timelines are aligned to meet company objectives and mission milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans, schedules, and resource allocations for manufacturing and integration activities.
• Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, integration, and testing teams to ensure material and component availability according to production needs.
• Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules to address deviations, risks, or resource constraints.
• Identify bottlenecks or capacity issues and work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment between production timelines and project milestones, providing clear visibility to key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the company’s planning and tracking systems (ERP/MRP).
• Collaborate with the engineering and operations teams to plan the introduction of new components, tools, or processes.
• Provide regular production performance reports and propose process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Support the continuous improvement of planning methodologies and data-driven decision-making processes.

Necessary Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination, ideally in aerospace or high-technology sectors.
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems to maintain material availability and prevent shortages.
• Ability to develop and adjust production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials management, and production workflows.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; Spanish is a plus.

Desired Requirements

• Solid understanding of avionics or electromechanical production flows, from material demand planning to final assembly.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve production challenges efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Process Optimization: Focus on improving production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skill in analyzing capacity, workloads, and lead times to anticipate and resolve planning issues.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in planning data, BOMs, and work orders to prevent disruptions.

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!