Propulsion Test Engineer, Cryogenic & High-Pressure Rockets

PLD Space; Teruel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physiotherapy

Health insurance

Family health insurance

Healthy snacks

Vacation days 23

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Training support

Job summary

PLD Space in Teruel, Spain, seeks a hands-on Propulsion Test Engineer to test hardware for development, qualification, and flight, at its Teruel propulsion facilities. You will conduct rocket engine tests and propulsive stage testing for MIURA 5.

You will write test plans, analyze data, and collaborate with technicians and Systems Engineering to ensure safe operation of cryogenic and high-pressure systems. A degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering is required, with 5+ years in propulsion

Qualifications

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to manoeuvre in tight spaces.
• Must be able to handle items weighting more than 15kg.

Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of liquid rocket engine propulsion subsystems and components.
• Deep understanding of test procedures, industry standards, and best-practices.
• Knowledge of thermodynamic principles as applied to cryogenics and high-pressure systems, to ensure test facilities can provide physical parameters defined for each engine system or component.
• Knowledge of safety principles and best practices while working with high pressure fluids and cryogenics.
• Perform fundamental fluid flow, heat transfer and structural analysis to contribute to the design and development of new propulsion test facilities
• Write test plans, test procedures, and maintain configuration management system.
• Perform data analysis and prepare data reviews and performance reports to evaluate propulsion test facility performance.
• Work with technicians in the field to prepare test articles prior to testing.
• Coordinate with technicians to operate cryogenic facilities, fuel facilities and high-pressure lines for engine testing.
• Provide support to System Engineering department to define, coordinate and control the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and the launch vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Propulsion testing

Rocket engine testing

Test procedures

Data analysis

Cryogenics knowledge

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PLD Space in Teruel, Spain, seeks a hands-on Propulsion Test Engineer to test hardware for development, qualification, and flight, at its Teruel propulsion facilities. You will conduct rocket engine tests and propulsive stage testing for MIURA 5.

You will write test plans, analyze data, and collaborate with technicians and Systems Engineering to ensure safe operation of cryogenic and high-pressure systems. A degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering is required, with 5+ years in propulsion