Turbomachinery Structural Engineer
Turbomachinery Structural Engineer
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Turbomachinery Structural Engineer
Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial) Spain
About PLD:
Founded in 2011 PLD Space is a hightech engineering manufacturing andservicedriven company with deep track record and expertise in space launchtechnologies.
We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting thepathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by makingspace more accessible supporting missions that will make us smarter safer andwealthier.
Our purpose is to propel new futures to enableprogress from space and enrich peoples lives on Earth by moving neweconomies people and world forward.
Mission
As a Turbomachinery Structural Engineer you will be responsible for performing a wide range of analyses and assessments related to the structural integrity performance and reliability of turbomachinery components and systems with a focus on ANSYS Mechanical for Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Your mission will involve developing validate and optimize highperformance turbomachinery designs to support our innovative microlauncher space vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Design build and test turbopump hardware for MIURA 5 first/second stage liquid propellant rocket engines (TEPRELC and TEPRELC Vac).
- Work closely with the propulsion team toassure functional integration of the turbomachinery components in the enginesystem.
- Conduct indepth Finite Element Analyses (FEA)using ANSYS Mechanical (preferred) for turbomachinery components includingimpellers casings blades and other structural elements to ensure structuralintegrity durability and performance under operating conditions.
- Conduct analyses on bearings and mechanicalseals evaluate their performance and reliability under varying loadconditions and propose design modifications or improvements as required.
- Work with cryogenic temperatures in theassessment of material behavior thermal expansion and cryogenic sealingrequirements for turbomachinery components.
- Analyze test data from turbomachinery tests includingmodal analysis blade tip timing and strain gauge measurements to validateand refine structural models identify areas for improvement and optimizecomponent design.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and productionteams to identify and resolve any manufacturing challenges or issues regardingthe turbomachinery components.
- Conduct material characterization studies toanalyze manufacturing capabilities and compatibility of materials for differentturbomachinery components including machining and additive manufacturingprocesses.
- Write review and update work instructionsfor assembly handling inspection of turbopump assemblies (both intermediatetest articles and flight hardware).
Necessary Requirements
- Aerospace Engineering bachelors degree.
- > 5 years of experience using FEM analysisin concert with turbomachinery components (ANSYS Mechanical preferred)
- Fluency in English both written and oral andexcellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of FEM software as well as bladegeometry parametrization for turbomachinery components.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
Proficiency in rotordynamics analysis and familiaritywith relevant software packages for vibration analysis.
Strong understanding of bearings and mechanical sealstheir design principles and analysis techniques.
Experience in material characterization studiesincluding analysis of material properties and behavior for manufacturingprocesses such as machining and additive manufacturing.
Desired Requirements
- Strong background in turbomachinery designanalysis and testing with a specialization in rocket engines.
- Manage suppliers for the following but notlimited assembly/ fabrication tooling support rotor balance castingbearings and seals.
- Experience with cryogenic fluids.
- Familiarity with gas turbine technologiesincluding their design principles and performance optimization techniques.
- Familiar with manufacturing capabilities(typical tolerances) and processes: turning milling drilling reaming EDMgrinding brazing welding 3D printing. Familiar with mechanical seals.
Benefits
Health& Wellness
- Physiotherapywithin our facilities
- 50%discount on your health insurance
- Youcan signup 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
- Flexible 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.
- Teamwork.
- Hardwork.
- Dynamism.
- Commitment.
- Keepit simple.
Joinus to reinvent how rockets are built!
Employment Type
Full Time
