Propulsion Test Engineer

About PLD

PLD Space is an international company on 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 has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 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 carry out rocket engine testing activities and propulsive stage testing activities at PLD Space propulsion facilities in Teruel (Spain). This role is for a hands-on person.

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.

Required Knowledge

• 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.

Desired Requirements

• Experience working with high pressure systems, desired experience with Fuel and/or cryogenic components and propellants.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, test & integration procedures of liquid aerospace propulsion systems or pressurized system.
• Experience 5+ years of Rocket Propulsion subsystem testing activities or aerospace-related propulsion testing activities.

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!