About PLD:
PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating 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 space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. 
With a team of more than 450 employees and 350 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo, in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management. 
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 Design Engineer (Engine) at PLD Space, your mission is to design and develop cutting-edge engine systems for our launch vehicles and spacecraft. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the engines, contributing to the success of our space missions.
Responsibilities
Participate in system design and architecture of liquid rocket engines. Tasks include concept design, detail design and creation of 2D drawings, as well as design support to production and assembly. 
Design of main engine components, including the main combustion chamber and turbopump. 
Design of support structures, fluid systems and additional subsystem elements. 
Conduct trade studies and evaluations of propulsion system configurations and technologies to support decision-making processes. 
Liaise with other engineering departments (Structures, M&P, Quality, etc.). 
Optimisation of design solutions and completion of assigned tasks "on time, on quality, on cost" via continuous improvement processes.  
Definition of materials and selection of standard parts in accordance with programme requirements.  
Creation of BOMs for production and assembly installation. 
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors for the procurement of propulsion system components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and technical specifications. 
Support manufacturing and assembly processes, providing technical guidance and resolving any design-related issues that arise during production. 
Contribute to the continuous improvement of propulsion system design methodologies, tools, and processes. 
Generation of engineering documentation.

Necessary Requirements
Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof. 
> 3 years of relevant technical experience. 
Experience in the application of DFM (Design for Manufacture). 
High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.

Desired Requirements
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality design documentation, models, and drawings. 
Experience in design of rocket engine components.
Experience in design and routing of fluid systems. 
Experience in design of cryogenic systems.
Experience in the design of turbomachinery.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within cross-functional teams and communicate design concepts and requirements. 
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines and milestones. 
Ability to work independently and take ownership of propulsion system design tasks. 
Fluent written and oral communication both in Spanish and English.

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!