Turbomachinery Fluidic Design Engineer
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About Pangea Propulsion
We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency sustainability and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.
Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.
We are a passionate multicultural and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.
We have already made history by successfully testing the worlds first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine marking a significant milestone for the space industry.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as in Pangea we believe that diversity (gender age race sexual orientation beliefs disability culture etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different but together we are an amazing team!
We are looking for a Turbomachinery Fluidic Design Engineer in Barcelona or Toulouse.
About the role
We are seeking a Turbomachinery Fluid Dynamics Engineer to join our Fluidics Department in Barcelona. You will contribute to the design analysis and optimization of rocket turbopumps turbines and secondary flow systems for current and nextgeneration propulsion systems including Pangeas flagship Aerospike engine.
You will own the fluidic development and validation of components operating under extreme cryogenic thermal and rotational environments leveraging advanced simulation methods and modern manufacturing techniques. The role demands ownership technical leadership creativity and autonomy with close collaboration across mechanical design test controls and systems engineering to deliver turbomachinery that meets stringent mission requirements.
You may act as the responsible fluiddynamics engineer for one or more of the following subsystems:
Cryogenic turbopump hydraulic design and performance prediction
Impulse and reaction turbine aerodynamic design and optimization (including supersonic blade rows)
Secondary flow systems and flow networks (cooling sealing purge)
Offdesign and transient behavior of turbomachinery within the propulsion cycle
Test campaigns: pretest predictions (CFD/performance) analysis of results and resolution of discrepancies vs. predictions
Nonconformance investigations and performance assessments (NCRs)
Key Responsibilities
Design and optimize pump hydrodynamics and turbine aerodynamics (including supersonic stages) and secondaryflow interactions.
Perform CFD analyses for pumps and turbines including steady transient cavitation and multiphase modeling.
Develop and maintain numerical methods inhouse tools and preliminary design codes for turbomachinery fluiddynamic design.
Investigate offdesign performance dynamic stability and fluidstructure/cycle coupling (e.g. start transients NPSH margins surge/choke choked flow).
Correlate simulation and test data to validate models and improve predictive capability; drive design iterations.
Produce technical documentation participate in design reviews and generate performance assessments.
Collaborate with mechanical and test engineering to ensure integrated system performance and manufacturability.
Support the definition instrumentation strategy and execution of component and turbopump test campaigns.
What you need to be successful
Strong understanding of fluid mechanics thermodynamics and turbomachinery principles.
Experience with CFD tools (e.g. ANSYS Fluent/CFX Cadence Fine/Turbo OpenFOAM).
Familiarity with numerical modeling scripting and data processing (Python MATLAB or similar).
Ability to interpret and correlate experimental turbomachinery data.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Solid communication skills and effectiveness in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving.
Proactive ownership and autonomy under tight schedules.
Creativity and curiosity about advanced propulsion technologies.
Excellent teamwork and clear concise communication..
Other desired skills
MSc or higher in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
Completion of a specialized turbopump course (highly valued).
Handson experience in turbomachinery design CFD test analysis or performance evaluation.
Experience in rocket turbomachinery highspeed turbopumps turbine aerodynamics or adjacent industries (aerospace energy cryogenics).
Working knowledge of performance maps and steady/transient operating conditions (e.g. startup/shutdown transients surge/choke margins NPSH).
Familiarity with turbomachinery loss models and performance correlations (e.g. Denton Aungier) and Balje charts for preliminary sizing/selection.
Proficiency with finitevolume solvers and mesh generation (structured/unstructured boundarylayer resolution y control grid convergence).
Understanding of cavitation and inducer flow physics (head breakdown cavitation compliance bladetip effects).
Awareness of rotordynamicsfluid interaction (e.g. crosscoupled stiffness swirl brakes seal flows).
Nice to have: exposure to preliminary design tools (e.g. CFturbo AxSTREAM) adjoint/DoE optimization and Verification & Validation best practices).
Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Propulsion were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.
More about us
We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:
Teamwork because we strive in working together as an aligned team towards our common goals.
Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.
Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.
Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the teams core values.
Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.
If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution we really want to meet you!
