Mechanism Analysis Engineer

PLD Space

Elche

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

PLD Space in Elche, Spain, is seeking a Mechanism Analysis Engineer to join the engineering team. You will contribute to mechanism analysis, locking systems, actuators integration and documentation across design, prototyping, testing and production stages.

Ideal candidates have a degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering and at least 5 years in mechanism design within aerospace, with strong CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or demonstrable relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of aerospace experience as a Mechanisms Design Engineer.
Knowledge in design criteria, materials and mechanical properties for loads and environment.
Knowledge in stack-up analysis and kinematic of mechanisms.
High CAD competence and PDM tools usage.

Responsibilities

Functional analysis, kinematic analysis of mechanisms and clash analysis, with material selection.
Research locking/releasing systems and rotating mechanisms for vacuum and extreme temperatures.
Select and integrate actuators and pneumatic systems with other departments.
Generate engineering documentation: 3D models, drawings, BOM, weight reports and reports.
Interact with Stress, M&P, Testing, Propulsion, Avionics, and Manufacturing as needed.
Ensure product specs during prototyping, testing, qualification and mass production.
Participate in design reviews with Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Drive continuous improvement and weight optimisation.
Identify cost saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
Complete tasks on time, on quality, on cost.

Skills

Kinematic analysis

CAD proficiency

PDM tools

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

AboutPLD:

PLD Space is an international companyon 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 hasestablisheditself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsulepositionthe company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Spaceoperatesover 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 amechanism analysis engineeryou will participate in Mechanism Analysisdevelopment for our PLD Space launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

Functional analysis, kinematic ofmechanisms and clash analysis, as well as material selection in accordancewith operating conditions, environment, etc.
Research of locking and releasing systems,rotating mechanisms, etc. that will operate in vacuum and under extremethermal ranges.
Selection and integration of actuators,electronic components and pneumatic systems according to thespecifications, interacting with all competent departments.
Generation of engineering documentation: 3Dmodels, drawings, bill of materials, weight reports, MCI, technicalreports, engineering change notes for the complete definition of detailedparts, assemblies and installation manuals.
Interaction with other engineeringdepartments to perform the assigned tasks to obtain the requiredinformation (Stress, M&P, Testing, Propulsion, Avionics, etc.) alsoproviding input to Manufacturing and Supply Chain departments underrequest.
Meet the product specifications, subsystemrequirements and interface definition during all product design stages,including: prototyping, testing, qualification and mass production.
Participate in periodic design reviewmeetings dealing with Supply Chain and Manufacturing for the achievementof requirements, specifications, feasibility, delivery time and cost.
Continuous improvement research,performance and weight optimisation of the design solutions.
Identify and recommend opportunities toreduce costs and improve efficiency.
Complete the assigned tasks “on time, onquality, on cost”.

Necessary Requirements

Aerospace or Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
Minimum 5 years of relevant technicalexperience in aerospace industry or equivalent as a Mechanisms DesignEngineer.
Knowledge in selection and application ofdesign criteria and rules, materials, strengths, and other mechanicalproperties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Knowledge in stack-up analysis andkinematic of mechanisms.
High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.

Desired Requirements

+ 3Y of parametric modelling design(Siemens NX) and PDM tools (Teamcenter)
Knowledge in dimensioning and tolerancingof aerospace parts (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101 standards)
Experience in mechanism design applicationsand standard components selection (bearings, actuators, transmissions,etc.)
Be familiar with different manufacturingtechnologies (such as machining, forming, welding, composite handlamination, etc.)

Desired Competencies

Mechanisms design of rockets or satellites
Knowledge of applicable standards, such as SpaceMechanisms ECSS Engineering Standards (ECSS-S-ST-33)
Experience in design of components thatoperate under extreme conditions (cryogenics, high temperature, vibration,etc.)
Knowledge of the standards related tocorrosion protection and common surface treatments
Be familiar with aerospace grade componentdesign, common lightweight metallic and non-metallic alloys and materials.
Self-motivated and able to work underpressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrainedby time and managing different tasks at once.
Able to work autonomously with littlesupervision.

Benefits

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Physiotherapywithin our facilities
50%discount on your health insurance
Youcan sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
Healthysnacks and lots of fruit

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