Propulsion Analysis Engineer

PLD Space

Elche

Presencial

EUR 45.000 - 65.000

Jornada completa

Hace 7 días

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Descripción de la vacante

PLD Space in Elche, Spain, seeks a Propulsion Analysis Engineer to join our propulsion analysis team. You will evaluate turbopump-fed liquid rocket engine components, perform thermal and mechanical loads analysis, and interpret propulsion test data to support reliable launch solutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years of experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong knowledge of Ansys and Teamcenter.

Formación

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience.
Experience in analysis of metallic structures for propellant lines.
Fluent written and oral communication in Spanish and English.
Knowledge of Ansys and Teamcenter software.

Responsabilidades

Participate in subsystem analysis and architecture of turbopump-fed liquid rocket engine, including component sizing, loads determination, and detailed analysis.
Perform thermal / mechanical load analysis for engine components.
Perform analysis and interpretation from Propulsion test and flight data.
Generation of Engineering documentation.
Maintain and improve program standard approaches to analysis.
Liaise with Design Engineers and other departments and support Manufacturing when requested.
Continuous research to optimize analysis solutions.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Complete tasks on time, on quality, on cost.

Conocimientos

Ansys

Teamcenter

Propulsion analysis

Metallic structures

Spanish (written/spoken)

English (written/spoken)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Ansys

Teamcenter

Descripción del empleo

About Us

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 part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will be responsible for the analysis of the launch vehicle Propulsion elements.

Responsibilities

Participate in subsystem analysis and architecture of turbopump-fed liquid rocket engine, including component sizing, loads determination, and detailed analysis.
Perform thermal / mechanical load analysis for engine components.
Perform analysis and interpretation from Propulsion test and flight data.
Generation of Engineering documentation.
Maintain and improve program standard approaches to analysis.
Liaise with Design Engineers of the same department and with others Engineering departments (Structures design and stress, M&P, Quality, etc.) and provide information to the Manufacturing area under request.
Continuous research to optimize analysis solutions.
Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Complete the assigned tasks “on time, on quality, on cost"

Required Competencies

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience.
Demonstrated experience in analysis metallic structures for propellant lines.
Knowledge in selection and application of analysis criteria according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Fluent written and oral communication both in Spanish and English.
Required software knowledge: Ansys and Teamcenter.

Valued Competencies

Previous experience in Aerospace Industry as Propulsion analysis engineer or Stress Analysis Engineer (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
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

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