About PLD:

PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating 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 space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.  

With a team of more than 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo, in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management.  

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

Become part of our Structures Team, you will participate in Mechanism Design development for our PLD Space launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Mechanism design and its mechanical components, from the concept definition to the detailed design, performing also the standard components selection, such as fasteners, bearings, etc.
• Functional analysis, kinematic of mechanisms and clash analysis, as well as material selection in accordance with operating conditions, environment, etc.
• Research of locking and releasing systems, rotating mechanisms, etc. that will operate in vacuum and under extreme thermal ranges.
• Selection and integration of actuators, electronic components and pneumatic systems according to the specifications, interacting with all competent departments.
• Generation of engineering documentation: 3D models, drawings, bill of materials, weight reports, MCI, technical reports, engineering change notes for the complete definition of detailed parts, assemblies and installation manuals.
• Interaction with other engineering departments to perform the assigned tasks to obtain the required information (Stress, M&P, Testing, Propulsion, Avionics, etc.) also providing input to Manufacturing and Supply Chain departments under request.
• Meet the product specifications, subsystem requirements and interface definition during all product design stages, including: prototyping, testing, qualification and mass production.
• Participate in periodic design review meetings dealing with Supply Chain and Manufacturing for the achievement of requirements, specifications, feasibility, delivery time and cost.
• Continuous improvement research, performance and weight optimisation of the design solutions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Complete the assigned tasks “on time, on quality, on cost”.

Necessary Requirements

• +3Y of parametric modelling design (Siemens NX) and PDM tools (Teamcenter).
• Knowledge in dimensioning and tolerancing of aerospace parts (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101 standards).
• Experience in mechanism design applications and standard components selection (bearings, actuators, transmissions, etc.).
• Be familiar with different manufacturing technologies (such as machining, forming, welding, composite hand lamination, etc.).

Desired Requirements

• Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience in aerospace industry or equivalent as a Mechanisms Design Engineer.
• Knowledge in selection and application of design criteria and rules, materials, strengths, and other mechanical properties, according to the loading conditions, working environment, etc.
• Knowledge in stack-up analysis and kinematic of mechanisms.
• High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.

Valued Competencies 

• Mechanisms design of rockets or satellites.
• Knowledge of applicable standards, such as Space Mechanisms ECSS Engineering Standards (ECSS-S-ST-33).
• Experience in design of components that operate under extreme conditions (cryogenics, high temperature, vibration, etc.).
• Knowledge of the standards related to corrosion protection and common surface treatments.
• Be familiar with aerospace grade component design, common lightweight metallic and non-metallic alloys and materials.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrained by time and managing different tasks at once.
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision.

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
• Flexible 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!