Senior Aerospace Turbomachinery Design Engineer

Pangea Propulsion; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangea Propulsion, based in Barcelona, is seeking a Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of our aerospike engine and other advanced rocket engines. The role demands leadership, creativity, and autonomy to shape high-performance propulsion components.

In this position you will design turbine pump parts, create detailed CAD models, generate production-ready drawings, and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and reliability

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace, turbomachinery, or related rotating equipment industries.
• Experience with ISO GPS standards and generation of production-ready design drawings.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design (Siemens NX preferred) and complex assemblies.
• Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter preferred).
• Solid understanding of thermomechanical loading, stress analysis, and rotor dynamics.
• Familiarity with DfM principles for both conventional and additive manufacturing processes.
• Working proficiency in English (Spanish and French are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop turbine pump components such as pumps, turbine rotors, casings, seals, and bearings with a focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Lead the creation of detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and GD&T-compliant documentation using CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX).
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design justifications, technical specifications, and assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with fluidic engineers and analysts to iterate and improve designs based on test and simulation feedback.
• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to ensure DfM compliance and component quality for both conventional and additive manufacturing methods.
• Analyze test and simulation data to validate mechanical integrity and structural performance under thermomechanical loading.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of turbomachinery design practices and standards within the organization.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical mindset

Autonomy

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Ansys

Abaqus

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Pangea Propulsion, based in Barcelona, is seeking a Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of our aerospike engine and other advanced rocket engines. The role demands leadership, creativity, and autonomy to shape high-performance propulsion components.

In this position you will design turbine pump parts, create detailed CAD models, generate production-ready drawings, and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and reliability