About PLDPLD 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 general 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 entitiesMissionPLD 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 participate in the development and execution of testing activities oriented to accomplish the qualification and acceptance campaigns of engines and propulsive stages.





Testing activities will be mainly executed at PLD Space facilities in Elche (Spain) with some support required at PLD's propulsion testing facilities (Teruel) upon demand.

Deep understanding of test procedures, industry standards, and best practices.Identify the need for test campaigns regarding the validation of design solutions.Design of test campaigns and test hardware.Collaborate with design and development of new propulsion testing tooling.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.Perform material characterizationWork 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.Required KnowledgeBSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.Experience in the design of test campaigns.Experience with dynamic testingKnowledge of manufacturing processes, test & integration procedures of liquid aerospace propulsion systems or pressurized systems.Experience of Rocket Propulsion subsystem testing activities or aerospace-related propulsion testing activities is a plus.BenefitsHealth& WellnessPhysiotherapywithin our facilities50%discount on your health insuranceYoucan sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.

📌 Mechanical Test Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche