About PLD SpacePLD 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 entitiesMissionThe Propulsion Components team serve as hardware experts across fluid and mechanical devices that drive critical capabilities on the MIURA rocket family, from valves and actuators to ground‑flight quick disconnects and more. You will demonstrate extreme ownership through deep understanding of the functionality, design, and requirements from concept to delivery of hardware. The team design, develop and characterize components for simplicity, manufacturability and reliability in extreme environments, with temperatures ranging from 80 to 800 K,



and pressures beyond 400 bar.ResponsibilitiesConceptual and detailed designs in CAD for propulsion system componentsGenerate and review drawings, reports, and technical specificationsTest specification and data analysis, with the ability to support test campaigns in Teruel Facilities as Test Article EngineerCommunicating with project stakeholders internal and external to the team. Primary analysis, manufacturing, integration and testing teamsMake technical risk‑based decisions to identify the right solution for engineering challengesContributing to engineering process development and documentationRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline3+ years of experience in propulsion system development or other high‑performance fieldDesirable QualificationsDetailed mechanical design experience using NX or equivalent CAD software, and PLM software such as TeamcenterEnd‑to‑end development experience including requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testingExperience in the design and development of pressurized and cryogenic mechanical components.GD&T and engineering drawing experienceExperience in testing and troubleshooting flight hardwareBenefitsHealth & WellnessPhysiotherapy within our facilities50% discount on your health insuranceYou can sign‑up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.Healthy snacks and lots of fruitFind balance23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31stFlexible work scheduleNever stop learningWe encourage practical learningWe promote professional development through internal mobility and teamworkFocus on your financial futureChildcare versátil contributionsRestaurant ticketsTransport flexible contributionsTraining supportValuesWe 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!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Propulsion Design Engineer, Components (Madrid)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Madrid