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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.\nPLD 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.\nTeamwork, 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\nMission\nAs Structures Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the Design of the launch vehicles structures.\nResponsibilities\nDesign of launch vehicle structural elements and configurations jointly with other engineering disciplines. \nDesign of primary metallic structures (different size range of machined components, sheet metal parts, welded structures, metallic pressure vessels and tanks, etc.). \nDesign of primary composite structures (sandwich, monolithic, filament winding elements, hand lay-up, RTM parts, etc.). \nDesign of secondary structures as brackets or supports for rigid pipes, valves, avionics equipment, antennas, mechanism, electrical harness, etc. \nGeneration of Engineering documentation such as 3D models, Drawings, BOMs, MCI and weight reports, technical reports and Eng. Change Notes for the complete definition of Detailed Parts, Assemblies and Installation. \nLiaise with others Engineering departments (Stress Analysis, M&P, Testing, Propulsion, Avionics, etc.) and provide information to Manufacturing area under request. \nResponsible to accomplish with Product Specifications, Sub-System requirements and Interface definition during the development of the product design along the entire lifecycle and across all phases, from Prototype, Testing and Series production. \nParticipate in the periodic design reviews dealing with SCH/Manufacturing for the achievement of requirements, specifications, feasibility, lead time and costs. \nContinuous research to optimize design solutions. \nIdentify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. \nComplete the assigned tasks “on time, on quality, on cost\" \nNecessary Requirements\nAerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree. \nMinimum 5 years of technical experience in Aerospace Industry as Structural Design Engineer or an equivalent combination of education and experience. \nMore than 5 years of experience in parametric modelling software. \nExperience in Drawing dimensioning, Tolerance Stack Analysis and Methods (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101). \nCompetence in the design of Aerospace primary structure (metallic and composites parts) and secondary structure. \nKnowledge in selection and application of design criteria and rules, Aerospace standards, materials, strengths, and other mechanical properties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc. \nFamiliar with reading and applying Aerospace normative, papers and documentation. \nHigh Proficiency with CAD (Siemens NX) and PDM tools (Teamcenter). \nDesired Requirements\nExperience in Rockets Structural Design is a plus. \nExperience concerning the typical design requirements of structures exposed to extreme conditions, (cryogenic, high temperatures, vibration environment, etc). \nExperience in insulation materials, procedures and methods. \nFamiliar with the main manufacturing technologies and capabilities (machining, sheet metal forming, welding, composite hand lay-up, RTM, filament winding, etc.), and most typical assembly’s methods and processes (drilling operations, reaming, mechanical joints by means of standard parts, metallic welding, bonding, sealing, finish painting, marking). \nKnowledge of the most common corrosion prevention rules and surface protection. \nProven in the development of products from the original concept design according to Aerospace normative and rules, through to the delivery of detailed technical design packaging into final production. \nFamiliar with Aerospace standard parts and typical light materials, metallic alloys and non-metallic. \nDesign focused to assembly line concerns, tooling, and jigs. \nAvailability to travel occasionally. \nSelf-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrained by time and managing different tasks at once. \nAble to work autonomously with little supervision. \nFluency in written and oral communication, both Spanish and English. \nBenefits\nHealth & Wellness\nPhysiotherapy within our facilities \n50% discount on your health insurance \nYou can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. \nHealthy snacks and lots of fruit \nFind balance\n23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st \nFlexible work schedule \nNever stop learning\nWe encourage practical learning \nWe promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork \nFocus on your financial future\nChildcare flexible contributions \nRestaurant tickets \nTransport flexible contributions \nTraining support \nValues\nWe have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.\nTeamwork \nHard work \nDynamism \nCommitment \nKeep it simple \nJoin us to reinvent how rockets are 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