About Us
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
As part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will be responsible for the analysis of the launch vehicle Propulsion elements.
Responsibilities
Participate in subsystem analysis and architecture of turbopump-fed liquid rocket engine, including component sizing, loads determination, and detailed analysis.
Perform thermal / mechanical load analysis for engine components.




Perform analysis and interpretation from Propulsion test and flight data.
Generation of Engineering documentation.
Maintain and improve program standard approaches to analysis.
Liaise with Design Engineers of the same department and with others Engineering departments (Structures design and stress, M&P;, Quality, etc.) and provide information to the Manufacturing area under request.
Continuous research to optimize analysis solutions.
Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Complete the assigned tasks “on time, on quality, on cost"
Required Competencies
Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience.
Demonstrated experience in analysis metallic structures for propellant lines.
Knowledge in selection and application of analysis criteria according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
Fluent written and oral communication both in Spanish and English.
Required software knowledge: Ansys and Teamcenter.
Valued Competencies




Previous experience in Aerospace Industry as Propulsion analysis engineer or Stress Analysis Engineer (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Familiar with the main manufacturing technologies and capabilities
Knowledge of the most common corrosion prevention rules and surface protection.
Knowledge of the most common cryogenic (LOX) cleaning procedures.
Knowledge of Cryogenic (LOX) manipulation.
Familiar with Aerospace standard parts and typical light materials, metallic and non-metallic.
An occasional need to travel with the role will be required.
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrained by time and managing different tasks at once.
Able to work autonomously with little supervision.
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 adaptable 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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📌 Propulsion Analysis Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche