About PLD Space 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 integral 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 500 employees and 350 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates one launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of own industrial infrastructures.
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 part of launch complex team, you will be responsible for the Design of launch pads structures.
In addition, it will play a crucial role in the validation testing, definition of manufacturing processes and mounting operations, ensuring the quality of our launch pads structures.
Responsibilities Design metallic structures for launch pads sites (different size range of machined components, beams, sheet metal parts, welded structures).




Achieve stress justification for new designs by using hand calcs and FEA methods for composites and metals.
Perform random, sine and modal dynamic analyses.
Generation of Engineering documentation such as 3D models, Drawings, BOMs, structural calculation report, manuals and technical reports.
Liaise with others Engineering areas (hydraulic system, Fluid, mechanism, etc.) and provide information to Manufacturing and mounting area under request.
Accomplish with Sub-System requirements along the entire lifecycle from prototype, testing and production.
Support the supply chain department in purchases of designed elements and subsystems, ensuring compliance with requirements, specifications, delivery time and cost.
Necessary Requirements Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
Proficiency in 3D design software (Solidworks, Solid Edge, NX, Catia or Inventor)
Proficiency in FEM software (Cype Cad, Solidworks, Ansys, Altair, etc)
Knowledge in application of design criteria and selection of materials according to their mechanical properties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Familiar with manufacturing technologies (machining, sheet metal forming, welding), and assembly’s processes
Knowledge of the most common corrosion prevention rules and surface protection.




Proven in the development of products from the concept design through to the production and delivery of assembly.
Knowledge in application of design criteria and selection of materials according to their mechanical properties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Able to work autonomously with little supervision
Availability to travel occasionally.
Fluent written and oral communication in Spanish.
Desired Requirements Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
5 years of experience in a similar position.
Knowledge of Siemens NX & Teamcenter
Experience in the aerospace industry is a plus
Demonstrated experience in design of structures and industrial machinery
Familiarity with industry standards (DIN, ISO).
Familiarity with mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
Soft skills such as effective communication with stakeholders, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and share ideas.
High level of 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!
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📌 Structures Design & Analysis Engineer (Launchpad) (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche