The posting
⭐Hey- Do you know Arkadia Space?🪐
Arkadia Space is an European company specializing in space propulsion, headquartered in Castellón, Spain. We develop innovative green propulsion systems for the in-space market. Our systems are already flying, and we are scaling rapidly.
We design, build and test real hardware contributing to some of Europe’s most inspiring space programmes.
👨🚀About the Position🛰️
As Maintenance and Storage Controller, you will be in charge of the daily maintenance and readiness of the different propulsion test facilities located in Arkadia’s Test Center in Castellón Airport.
Your primary mission will be to ensure that all test benches, ground support equipment (GSE) and associated facilities are properly maintained, safe and fully operational at all times. You will play a key role in guaranteeing that development, qualification and production test campaigns can be executed without disruption.
In addition to technical maintenance activities, you will manage the operational logistics of the Test Center, with a strong focus on inventory and stock management. This will include organizing and maintaining stock levels, controlling material availability, and managing the entry and exit of supplies, consumables, gases, fluids and other materials required for testing activities, as well as coordinating waste management, external services and third parties. This role combines hands-on technical work with operational organization in a fast-paced and growing testing environment.
You will contribute to ensuring a structured, safe and reliable Test Center operation that supports the growth of the company in its current commercialization stage.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance of propulsion test benches and associated GSE
- Maintaining facility systems such as fluid lines, power and communications connections and other Test Center auxiliary systems
- Ensuring test benches are prepared and available for scheduled campaigns
- Managing consumables, gases, fluids, tooling and general supplies required for testing activities
- Organizing and maintaining Test Center inventory, ensuring materials are properly stored, identified and available when needed
- Managing material entries and exits, keeping inventory records updated and aligned with operational needs
- Coordinating waste management processes, including hazardous and chemical waste
- Interfacing with external service providers and suppliers; supporting installation and commissioning of new test benches or facility upgrades
- Generating and maintaining documentation and ERP information in Odoo related to maintenance activities and facility configuration;
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations and internal procedures
What you'll need
- Higher Vocational Education Diploma (EQF Level 5) or equivalent technical degree in Mechanical, Maintenance, Electromechanical, Electrical or similar fields
- Solid understanding of pressurized fluid systems, mechanical and electromechanical systems, and basic electrical systems
- Hands-on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
- Ability to organize and maintain industrial supply and stock
- Ability to work methodically in safety-critical environments
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of facility readiness
- Organized, proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Advanced English, spoken and written
- Fluent in Spanish
Nice to have
- 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, test facilities, production plants or similar environments, ideally involving high-pressure systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation and basic data acquisition systems
- Experience managing material entries and exits, keeping inventory records accurate and updated
- Experience with hazardous materials handling and environmental compliance
- Experience supporting test campaigns or experimental facilities
- Familiarity with safety procedures for pressurized or chemical systems
Why Arkadia?
Because here you will:
- Work alongside a passionate and highly skilled space team
- Have real technical ownership and visibility across disciplines
- Stay close to hardware and test campaigns
- Enjoy flexibility and a collaborative atmosphere
- Receive onboarding and accommodation support if relocating
- Benefit from the facilities and ecosystem of the university campus where we are based
