Propulsion Design Engine Engineer

About PLD

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the 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 small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

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 Propulsion Design Engineer (Engine) at PLD Space, your mission is to design and develop cutting-edge engine systems for our launch vehicles and spacecraft. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the engines, contributing to the success of our space missions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system design and architecture of liquid rocket engines. Tasks include concept design, detail design and creation of 2D drawings, as well as design support to production and assembly.
• Design of main engine components, including the main combustion chamber and turbopump.
• Design of support structures, fluid systems and additional subsystem elements.
• Conduct trade studies and evaluations of propulsion system configurations and technologies to support decision-making processes.
• Liaise with other engineering departments (Structures, M&P, Quality, etc.).
• Optimisation of design solutions and completion of assigned tasks "on time, on quality, on cost" via continuous improvement processes.
• Definition of materials and selection of standard parts in accordance with programme requirements.
• Creation of BOMs for production and assembly installation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors for the procurement of propulsion system components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and technical specifications.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes, providing technical guidance and resolving any design-related issues that arise during production.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of propulsion system design methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Generation of engineering documentation.

Necessary Requirements

• Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
• > 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience in the application of DFM (Design for Manufacture).
• High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.

Desired Requirements

• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality design documentation, models, and drawings.
• Experience in design of rocket engine components.
• Experience in design and routing of fluid systems.
• Experience in design of cryogenic systems.
• Experience in the design of turbomachinery.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within cross-functional teams and communicate design concepts and requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of propulsion system design tasks.
• Fluent written and oral communication both in Spanish and English.

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!