Propulsion Engine Integration Engineer

PLD Space; Elche; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Physiotherapy

Health insurance discount

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Training support

Flexible vacation

Descripción de la vacante

PLD Space in Elche, Spain, seeks a Propulsion Integration Engineer to define integration processes for rocket propulsion components and ensure proper workshop follow-up for execution. The role focuses on assembling engines, establishing QA procedures, and collaborating across design, analysis, and manufacturing teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering and 2+ years in multidisciplinary assembly, with fluency in Spanish and English and hands-on experience

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with assembly and integration of complex systems in aerospace/related industries.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Development, implementation, and optimization of assembly procedures for rocket engine systems and propulsive components; create manuals, work orders, and post-assembly reports.
• Assemble rocket engines including combustion chambers and fluid systems.
• Provide technical support during assembly procedures and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Design, Analysis, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to improve quality and optimize operations.
• Define tooling requirements in collaboration with Manufacturing.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Implement quality assurance processes per specs and standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized integration environment.
• Provide technical support during engine test campaigns.

Conocimientos

assembly planning

process definition

documentation

quality control

GD&T

CAD (NX)

ERP systems

BOM management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Herramientas

NX CAD

TeamCenter

ERP systems

BOM structures

Descripción del empleo

About PLD Space

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 a Propulsion Integration Engineer your main mission within the area will be to define the integration processes associated to the propulsive components of the rocket, as well as to provide an adequate follow up at the workshop to guarantee the proper execution of these processes.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and optimization of assembly procedures for rocket engine systems and propulsive components: assembly manuals, work orders, post-assembly inspections and reports... Continuous improvement of assembly processes (based on lessons learned) to bring products from prototype to high-volume production.
• Assembly of rocket engines, including combustion chambers, engine fluid systems, structural assemblies and other subsystems.
• Technical support and problem-solving during assembly procedures.
• Work with Design, Analysis, Supply Chain and Manufacturing in the evolution of design solutions to improve quality and optimise assembly operations.
• Collaboration with Manufacturing in the definition of tooling needed during the assembly processes.
• Support to the resolution of non-conformances. Participation in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes in the implementation of corrective actions and modifications to address root causes.
• Implementation of quality assurance processes according to specifications, norms and standards.
• Maintaining an operational safe, clean and well-organized integration environment.
• Technical support during engine test campaigns.

Necessary Requirements

• High level in both written and spoken Spanish and English.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience with assembly and integration of complex, multidisciplinary systems in aerospace, aviation, automotive or similar quality-oriented industries (past work experience, internships, team/personal projects qualify).
• Hands-on project and assembly experience with mechanical or/and high-pressure fluid systems.
• Experience with the following: assembly planning and process definition, documentation and reports creation, process tracking and quality control according to standards.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and assembly, including working knowledge of GD&T and design considerations.
• Full proficiency in MS office tools expected.
• Experience with CAD software (NX desired), 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Experience with ERP systems, work order creation/management, and BOM structures.
• Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining high performance level.
• Desire to work hands-on, when required, both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Requirements

• Familiarity with some of the following: design for manufacturing, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma and failure mode and effects analysis. Experience applying them.
• Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Desired experience with orbital launch systems and or launch vehicles, or flight production projects or programs.
• Experience in full life-cycle development of aerospace systems.
• Team or Project leadership experience in an aerospace development environment or similar.
• Experience with TeamCenter desired.
• Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.

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!