Material Engineer

PLD Space; Elche; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a pioneering space services company as a Material Engineer, where you'll apply your expertise in metallurgy and non-destructive testing to enhance rocket components. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, ensuring the quality and integrity of materials used in space transportation. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you'll collaborate with a talented group of professionals to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering. If you're passionate about making a difference in the space industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

Physiotherapy within facilities

50% discount on health insurance

Healthy snacks and fruit

23 days of paid vacation

Flexible work schedule

Childcare flexible contributions

Restaurant tickets

Transport flexible contributions

Training support

Formación

• 3+ years in metallurgy focusing on NDT.
• Proficient in tomography and ultrasonic testing techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed materials characterization and testing.
• Develop NDT methods for material inspection and analysis.

Conocimientos

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Tomography

Ultrasonic Testing

Materials Science

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD Software

Materials Simulation Tools

Descripción del empleo

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Material Engineer

Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), España

About PLD:

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 280 employees and 170 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo, in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management.

Mission

PLD Space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Material Engineer experienced in metals to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-destructive testing (NDT), with expertise in tomography and ultrasonic testing. This role involves the application of metallurgical engineering principles to design, develop, and improve our metal parts and products, with particular focus on the engine components.

The candidate will be responsible for analysing and testing metals to determine their physical and chemical properties, as well as ensuring the quality and integrity of materials through advanced NDT techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed materials characterization to understand microstructure, composition, and properties.
• Develop and apply NDT methods, with a focus on tomography and ultrasonic testing, for material inspection.
• Interpret test results and provide comprehensive reports on findings.
• Collaborate with the production team to improve material selection and processing.
• Lead failure analysis investigations and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.
• Conduct material selection and advise on metallurgical properties and performance.
• Develop and optimize metal treatment processes.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and NDT techniques.

Necessary Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in metallurgy, with a focus on NDT.
• Proficiency in tomography and ultrasonic testing techniques.
• Solid understanding of materials science principles and metallurgical processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent written and oral communication both in Spanish and English.
• Experience with non-ferrous metals, in particular Copper and Nickel.

Desired Requirements

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Certifications in NDT methods, especially in tomography and ultrasonic testing.
• Experience with CAD software and materials simulation tools.
• Previous experience in Aerospace Industry.
• Familiar with the main manufacturing technologies and capabilities
• Knowledge of the most common corrosion prevention rules and surface protection.
• Knowledge of the most common cryogenic (LOX) cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of Cryogenic (LOX) manipulation.
• Familiar with Aerospace standard parts and typical light materials, metallic and non-metallic.
• An occasional need to travel with the role will be required.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrained by time and managing different tasks at once.
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision.

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!