The Valve Technician is responsible for the assembly, integration, maintenance, and inspection of fluidic components such as valves, sensors, and actuators. They perform tests, diagnose malfunctions, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure system compliance, safety, and quality. They document their work and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and equipment.

Tasks & missions

General Missions

• Analyze and interpret drawings, diagrams, design files, and technical documents provided by engineering.
• Prepare, assemble, and integrate valves and fluidic components within propulsion systems.
• Install, connect, and configure sensors and actuators (pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).
• Perform pneumatic and fluidic tests in accordance with defined procedures.
• Verify the functional compliance and tightness of the systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in the debugging and optimization of fluidic systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test equipment and fluidic systems.
• Document interventions through test reports and traceability records

Project Activities:

• Collaborate with engineers during the design, integration, and validation phases of systems.
• Participate in the planning of integration and test activities.
• Monitor assigned operations and report critical technical points to the line manager.
• Contribute to ensuring quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements are met for projects.

Cross-functional Activities:

• Communicate the progress of work within the propulsion department and with partner teams (mechanical, testing, quality, production).
• Participate in inter-departmental technical meetings.
• Contribute to feedback and continuous improvement of processes and technical solutions.

Preferred experience & skills

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of fluidic systems and valve technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and diagrams.
• Understanding of instrumentation and wiring of sensors and actuators.
• Skills in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in test and inspection procedures.

Behavioral Skills:

• Detail-oriented and rigorous.
• Autonomous while being able to work effectively in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility.

Experience:

• Proven experience in the integration, assembly, or maintenance of fluidic or mechanical systems.
• Desired experience: 3 to 5 years in fluid systems.

Perks & Benefits:

At Latitude, we believe that building a rocket is a collective adventure, one that requires excellence, trust and a healthy work environment.

We offer a work setting designed to support both performance and well-being:

• A structured training and development plan, supporting skills development throughout your career (technical expertise, project management, leadership, and soft skills)
• Financial incentives for sustainable transportation
• Meal vouchers (tickets restaurants)
• Remote work: on average up to 2 days per week for eligible roles
• Regular team and company-wide events, as well as support for employee-led initiatives
• A friendly workplace with social spaces, free tea and coffee, and Latitude merch to welcome you on board.

An international and open-minded environment

Latitude is an international company, working in a English-French speaking environment.

English is essential for working at Latitude, as many of our projects, tools, and interactions are international. If you are not fully fluent yet, no worries, what matters most is your openness and willingness to improve - language courses can be part of the journey (French or English).

We value diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and we believe it strengthens both our teams and our engineering.

Relocation support

For full-time candidates relocating, especially those coming from abroad and needing un petit coup de pouce, we work with specialized relocation partners to support:

• Housing search
• Visa and residence permit processes (for you and your family)
• Understanding the French administrative system.

Our HR team will be there to guide you every step of the way.

What's next?

Once you’ve submitted your application (resume + cover letter), you enter our hiring process.

• We review your profile and schedule a short call (approximately 30 minutes) to understand your current situation, your motivations and expectations for this role, while outlining the next steps.
• If we’re aligned, you’ll meet with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team for an interview (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours). Depending on the position, a technical test may sometimes be part of the process.
• Some roles may include a second interview with a peer and/or a C-level leader. For on-site interviews, you may also have the opportunity to meet the team and visit our facilities and factory.
• We then share our final decision and discuss together how the role, responsibilities and conditions can best match your expectations and our needs.

Our goal is to provide a supportive and respectful recruitment experience, giving you the right environment to express your skills, personality, and full potential.