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Structures Design Engineer
Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial) Spain
About PLD Space
PLD Space is an international space servicescompany with inhouse engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated totransporting satellites and humansintospace vertically integrating engineering testing manufacturing anrations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche(Spain) and founded in 2011 by RalTorres and Ral Verd PLD Space has established itself asa global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchersand its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in Europeantechnological sovereignty in space transportation covering the full range ofspace missions.
With a team of more than 280 employees and 170million in total funding PLD Space also has the largest private test benchesin Europe located in Teruel (Spain) and operates two launch bases: ElArenosillo in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou(French Guiana). In total it has more than 188000m2 of industrialinfrastructures under management..
Mission
As part of a small passionate and accomplished team you will be responsible for the Design of the launch vehicles structures.
Responsibilities
- Design of launch vehicle structural elements and configurations jointly with other engineering disciplines.
- Design of primary metallic structures (different size range of machined components sheet metal parts welded structures metallic pressure vessels and tanks etc..
- Design of primary composite structures (sandwich monolithic filament winding elements hand layup RTM parts etc..
- Design of secondary structures as brackets or supports for rigid pipes valves avionics equipment antennas mechanism electrical harness etc.
- Generation of Engineering documentation such as 3D models Drawings BOMs MCI and weight reports technical reports and Eng. Change Notes for the complete definition of Detailed Parts Assemblies and Installation.
- Liaise with others Engineering departments (Stress Analysis M&P Testing Propulsion Avionics etc. and provide information to Manufacturing area under request.
- Responsible to accomplish with Product Specifications SubSystem requirements and Interface definition during the development of the product design along the entire lifecycle and across all phases from Prototype Testing and Series production.
- Participate in the periodic design reviews dealing with SCH/Manufacturing for the achievement of requirements specifications feasibility lead time and costs.
- Continuous research to optimize design solutions.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Complete the assigned tasks on time on quality on cost.
Necessary Requirements
- Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Bachelors degree.
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience in Aerospace Industry as Structural Design Engineer or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- More than 5 years of experience in parametric modelling software.
- Experience in Drawing dimensioning Tolerance Stack Analysis and Methods (ASME Y14.5 ISO 1101.
- Competence in the design of Aerospace primary structure (metallic and composites parts) and secondary structure.
- Knowledge in selection and application of design criteria and rules Aerospace standards materials strengths and other mechanical properties according to the loading conditions working environment etc.
- Familiar with reading and applying Aerospace normative papers and documentation.
- High Proficiency with CAD (Siemens NX) and PDM tools (Teamcenter).
Desired Requirements
- Experience in Rockets Structural Design is a plus.
- Experience concerning the typical design requirements of structures exposed to extreme conditions (cryogenic high temperatures vibration environment etc.
- Experience in insulation materials procedures and methods.
- Familiar with the main manufacturing technologies and capabilities (machining sheet metal forming welding composite hand layup RTM filament winding etc. and most typical assemblys methods and processes (drilling operations reaming mechanical joints by means of standard parts metallic welding bonding sealing finish painting marking).
- Knowledge of the most common corrosion prevention rules and surface protection.
- Proven in the development of products from the original concept design according to Aerospace normative and rules through to the delivery of detailed technical design packaging into final production.
- Familiar with Aerospace standard parts and typical light materials metallic alloys and nonmetallic.
- Design focused to assembly line concerns tooling and jigs.
- Availability to travel occasionally.
- Selfmotivated 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.
- Fluency in written and oral communication both Spanish and English.
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
