Propulsion Test Engineer (Elche)

PLD Space; Elche; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Vacation days

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Training support

Job summary

PLD Space is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer for the MIURA 5 launch vehicle. The role focuses on testing hardware from development through qualification and acceptance for flight, at PLD Space facilities in Elche with some support at Teruel.

The candidate will participate in developing and executing propulsion test campaigns for engines and propulsion stages.

Qualifications

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with sensors: gauges, thermocouples, transducers, accelerometers.
• Experience in the design of test campaigns.
• Experience with material characterization.
• Experience with welded systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand liquid rocket engine propulsion subsystems and components.
• Design of test campaigns and test hardware.
• Collaborate with design and development of propulsion testing tooling.
• Write test plans, test procedures, and maintain configuration management system.
• Perform data analysis and prepare data reviews and performance reports.

Skills

Sensors knowledge

Test campaigns design

Material characterization

Welded systems experience

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering

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

PLD Space is seeking a new member for our team to serve as Propulsion test engineer for MIURA 5 launch vehicle. The primary role of this position involves testing hardware from development, qualification, and acceptance for flight at both subsystem and component level. The Candidate will participate in the development and execution of testing activities oriented to accomplish the qualification and acceptance campaigns of engines and propulsive stages. Testing activities will be mainly executed at PLD Space facilities in Elche (Spain) with some support required at PLD’s propulsion testing facilities (Teruel) upon demand. This role is for a hands-on person.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of liquid rocket engine propulsion subsystems and components.
• Deep understanding of test procedures, industry standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of safety principles and best practices while working with high pressure fluids and cryogenics.
• Identify the need for test campaigns regarding the validation of design solutions.
• Design of test campaigns and test hardware.
• Collaborate with design and development of new propulsion testing tooling.
• 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.
• Perform material characterization
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with sensors: gauges, thermocouples, transducers, accelerometers.
• Experience in the design of test campaigns.
• Experience with material characterization.
• Experience with welded systems.

Desired Requirements

• Experience working with high pressure systems, desired experience with Fuel and/or cryogenic components and propellants.
• Experience with dynamic testing
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, test & integration procedures of liquid aerospace propulsion systems or pressurized systems.
• Experience of Rocket Propulsion subsystem testing activities or aerospace-related propulsion testing activities is a plus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to manoeuvre in tight spaces.
• Must be able to handle items weighing more than 15kg.

Benefits

Health& Wellness

• 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

Findbalance

• 23 days of paid vacation plusDecember 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Neverstop learning

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional developmentthrough internal mobility and teamwork

Focuson your financial future

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

Values

Wehave five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the futureof space launch technologies.

• Teamwork.
• Hardwork.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Keepit simple.

Joinus to reinvent how rockets are built!