About PLD Space

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 the launch ramp development team, you will be responsible for developing the fluid systems of the ground infrastructure required to execute and operate the launch of the Miura 5 launcher. The types of fluids involved are diverse, including liquids such as water, kerosene, and liquid oxygen, as well as high-pressure gases such as helium and nitrogen.

Responsibilities

- Calculation, selection, and 3D design of fluid systems and components related to the handling of kerosene, liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and pressurized helium.
- Development of facility planimetry for designed facilities.
- Preparation of assembly drawings, assembly instructions, and bill of materials (BOM) breakdowns.
- Define and create technical documentation, such as assembly manuals, user manuals,



control point checklists, and others.

Necessary Requirements

- Currently pursuing a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Availability to start in January or February.
- Advanced knowledge in the design and calculation of piping systems for one or more of the following fluids:

1. Cryogenic fluids (oxygen, nitrogen...)
2. Liquid hydrocarbons (kerosene)
3. High-pressure helium and nitrogen gas
4. Methane and oxygen gas
5. Water

- Knowledge in the selection of valves and protection and monitoring elements for fluid lines.
- Advanced knowledge in 3D design.
- Intermediate knowledge in hydraulic system design.
- Knowledge of MS Office.
- Skills for working in multidisciplinary teams within the areas of mechanics, fluids, hydraulics, electricalsystems, control, and maintenance.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the environment.
- Organizationalcapacity.
- Motivated individual with the ability to work towards achieving objectives while maintaining quality standards and delivery times.
- Spanish and French at a communicative level.
- English is a plus.

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
- Adaptable 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!

📌 Fluids Engineer Internship (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche