Mechanism Design Engineer

PLD Space

Elche

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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23 days vacation + holidays

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Job summary

PLD Space in Elche, Spain, is seeking a Mechanism Design Engineer to join our Structures Team. You will design and mature mechanism components for our MIURA launchers and LINCE capsule, driving from concept through detailed design, documentation, and integration with other engineering domains.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with NX and Teamcenter, and a background in aerospace mechanisms or similar high-performance environments.

Qualifications

+3 years of parametric modelling design (Siemens NX) and PDM tools (Teamcenter).
Experience in mechanism design applications and selection of standard components.
Familiar with manufacturing technologies (machining, forming, welding, composites).
Knowledge of tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101)

Responsibilities

Mechanism design and detailed definition from concept to parts and assemblies.
Perform functional analysis, kinematic studies and material selection.
Research locking/releasing systems and vacuum/thermal compatible mechanisms.
Select actuators and pneumatic systems; generate 3D models, drawings and BOMs.
Interface with Stress, Testing, Propulsion and Avionics; support Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Meet product specs and participate in design reviews for cost and schedule.

Skills

Parametric modelling

Mechanism design

PDM usage

Kinematic analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

About PLD:

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

Become part of our Structures Team, you will participate in Mechanism Design development for our PLD Space launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

Mechanism design and its mechanical components, from the concept definition to the detailed design, performing also the standard components selection, such as fasteners, bearings, etc.
Functional analysis, kinematic of mechanisms and clash analysis, as well as material selection in accordance with operating conditions, environment, etc.
Research of locking and releasing systems, rotating mechanisms, etc. that will operate in vacuum and under extreme thermal ranges.
Selection and integration of actuators, electronic components and pneumatic systems according to the specifications, interacting with all competent departments.
Generation of engineering documentation: 3D models, drawings, bill of materials, weight reports, MCI, technical reports, engineering change notes for the complete definition of detailed parts, assemblies and installation manuals.
Interaction with other engineering departments to perform the assigned tasks to obtain the required information (Stress, M&P, Testing, Propulsion, Avionics, etc.) also providing input to Manufacturing and Supply Chain departments under request.
Meet the product specifications, subsystem requirements and interface definition during all product design stages, including: prototyping, testing, qualification and mass production.
Participate in periodic design review meetings dealing with Supply Chain and Manufacturing for the achievement of requirements, specifications, feasibility, delivery time and cost.
Continuous improvement research, performance and weight optimisation of the design solutions.
Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Complete the assigned tasks “on time, on quality, on cost”.

Necessary Requirements

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

Desired Requirements

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience in aerospace industry or equivalent as a Mechanisms Design Engineer.
Knowledge in selection and application of design criteria and rules, materials, strengths, and other mechanical properties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Knowledge in stack-up analysis and kinematic of mechanisms.
High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.

Valued Competencies

Mechanisms design of rockets or satellites.
Knowledge of applicable standards, such as Space Mechanisms ECSS Engineering Standards (ECSS-S-ST-33).
Experience in design of components that operate under extreme conditions (cryogenics, high temperature, vibration, etc.).
Knowledge of the standards related to corrosion protection and common surface treatments.
Be familiar with aerospace grade component design, common lightweight metallic and non-metallic alloys and materials.
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

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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.
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