Mechanical TPA Tools Intern

Pangea Propulsion; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangea Propulsion in Barcelona is seeking a Mechanical TPA Tools Intern for a 6-month internship to support the Mechanical Engineering Team. You will apply your mechanical engineering fundamentals and Python scripting to analyze turbomachinery-related tools and automate workflows.

The role offers hands-on experience in a cutting-edge propulsion environment, with opportunities to contribute to design optimization, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with turbomachinery or mechanical system analysis.
• Proficiency in Python for engineering scripting.
• Interest in engineering design tools and process automation.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to technical challenges.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of tools to analyze rotodynamic behavior, bearing configurations, and clearance management.
• Create and validate scripts to support engineering workflows in turbomachinery design.
• Develop clear documentation for internal engineering use.
• Assist in automation opportunities across mechanical engineering processes.
• Contribute to tool development and testing within the Mechanical Engineering Team.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Python scripting

Turbomachinery awareness

Engineering analysis

Independent and team work

English fluency

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

About Pangea Propulsion

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems. Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology. We have already made history by successfully testing the world\'s first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry. We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team! We are looking for a Mechanical TPA Tools Intern for a 6 months internship in Barcelona.

About the role

We are seeking an intern specializing in mechanical engineering and scripting to join our Mechanical Engineering Team in Barcelona. The successful candidate will leverage their technical skills to support tool development and automation in the field of turbomachinery design.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of tools to analyze:


• Rotodynamic behavior


• Bearing configurations


• Clearance management


• Additional TPA-relevant phenomena


• Investigate existing design processes and identify automation opportunities


• Develop and validate scripts to support engineering workflows


• Create clear and concise documentation for internal engineering use

What you need to be successful

• Solid background in mechanical engineering fundamentals


• Familiarity with turbomachinery or mechanical system analysis


• Proficiency in Python for engineering scripting


• Interest in engineering design tools and process automation


• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to technical challenges


• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Soft Skills

• Methodical and detail-oriented mindset


• Strong problem-solving abilities


• Good communication and documentation skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team


• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Other useful skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong interest in turbomachinery or mechanical analysis


• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems or rotordynamics is a plus


• Familiarity with engineering software tools or scripting automation


• Final-year degree student with an aerospace-oriented curriculum


• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they\'re not meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Propulsion, we\'re committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you\'re enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More About Us…

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

• Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.


• Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.


• Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.


• Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team\'s core values.


• Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!