Job Summary: We are seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer to program machining equipment, oversee program transfer to production at the machine level, and determine optimal machining strategies. Key Highlights: 1. Determination of the optimal machining strategy 2. Programming of CNC machines using Siemens NX and HyperMill 3. Collaboration with the engineering team for design and manufacturing Tandem Global HR Consulting is responsible for pre-screening candidates for client PLD Space **Company Description** PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It specializes in satellite and human space transportation, 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 become a global reference in the space launch sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of over 350 employees and total funding of €220 million, PLD Space operates Europe’s largest private test facility located in Teruel (Spain), and runs a launch base at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages over 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure. Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and independent satellite access to space based on reliability at globally competitive prices. The company is capable of delivering best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. **Job Description** As a CAD/CAM Programmer, you will be responsible for programming various machining machines via CAD/CAM systems, as well as overseeing the correct transfer of programs to machine-level manufacturing. **Responsibilities and Duties:** Determine the optimal machining strategy for manufacturing each component. Program CNC machines using Siemens NX and HyperMill software, along with solid models provided by engineering. Work closely with the engineering team to provide critical design-to-manufacturing input. Knowledge of tools required for complex machining operations, including the ability and autonomy to design them. Support the creation of work instructions for shop-floor use, specifying the most appropriate sequence. Select the most suitable tools and calculate operating parameters. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * +5 years of experience programming CNC machines at the machine level. * +5 years of experience with various types of machines: lathes, 3–5-axis machining centers, multitasking machines, etc. * +3 years of experience programming CNC equipment using CAD/CAM software. * Extensive knowledge of machining tools/techniques. * Experience with various metals: aluminum, stainless steel, copper, titanium, high-nickel alloys, etc. * Knowledge of G- and M-code programming. * In-depth understanding of dimensional and geometric tolerances. * Experience with Siemens NX and TeamCenter is desirable. * Prior experience with HyperMill is required (mandatory). **Employee Benefits:** * On-site physiotherapy, healthy snacks, and varied fruit **Additional Information:** Benefits Health & Well-being On-site physiotherapy 50% subsidy for your private health insurance You may enroll your family members in the health insurance plan at a competitive rate. Healthy snacks and varied fruit Never stop learning We promote hands-on learning We foster professional development through internal mobility and teamwork Find your balance 23 vacation days + December 24 and 31 Financial health… and flexible compensation Childcare allowance Meal vouchers Transportation allowance Training Values We hold five core beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies: Teamwork Effort Dynamism Commitment Make it simple Join us to reinvent how rockets are built! **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** -MANDATORY PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN HYPERMILL PROGRAMMING, -We value candidates holding degrees not yet officially recognized in Spain Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent contract Salary: €35,000.00 per year Benefits: * Flexible working hours * Private health insurance * Meal vouchers Application Questions: * Have you previously worked with HyperMill? * What motivates you to make this career change? * Were you familiar with PLD Space? What do you like about the company? * Which CAD/CAM software are you proficient in? Work Location: On-site