PLD Space is an international companyon 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 **** by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space hasestablisheditself as a integral benchmark in the small satellite launch sector.
Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsulepositionthe company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.
PLD Spaceoperatesover 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.
The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities
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).
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.
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.
BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
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.
50%discount on your health insurance
Youcan sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
Flexible work schedule
Training support

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