About PLD: 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 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space hasestablisheditself as a global 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 Mission As a Structures Analysis Engineer at PLD Space, your main mission is to optimize and validate the(JR1)design solution, contributing to weight optimization and guaranteeing rocket’s performance. You will also be involved you in hardware testing which is a key aspect of the job since it will allow you to validate designs and FEM via test correlations. Perform testpredictions and test correlations in order to improve FEA confidence.



Perform complexmodelling by creating global finite element model (GFEM) and detailedmodels (DFEM) both primary and secondary structures. Perform linear andnon-linear structural analyses. Perform random, sineand modaldynamic analyses. Necessary Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or related engineering. Experience with FiniteElement Analysis software. Knowledge in scriptingsoftware such as MATLAB, Python or VBA Fluent Spanish andEnglish. Desired Requirements Proficient in usingFinite Element Analysis principles and associated tools. Good Knowledge onMatLab and VBA Excel is desirable. Experience in FEAcorrelations, structures Benefits Health& Wellness Physiotherapywithin our facilities 50%discount on your health insurance Youcan sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. Healthysnacks and lots of fruit Findbalance 23 days of paid vacation plusDecember 24th and 31st Adaptable work schedule Neverstop learning We encourage practical learning We promote professional developmentthrough internal mobility and teamwork Focuson your financial future Childcare flexible contributions Restaurant tickets Transport flexible contributions Training support Values Wehave five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the futureof space launch technologies.

📌 Structures Analysis Engineer (España)
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📍 España