Propulsion Test Engineer

• Understanding of liquid rocket engine propulsion subsystems and components.
• Deep understanding of test procedures, industry standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of safety principles and best practices while working with high pressure fluids and cryogenics.
• Identify the need for test campaigns regarding the validation of design solutions.
• Design of test campaigns and test hardware.
• Collaborate with design and development of new propulsion testing tooling.
• Write test plans, test procedures, and maintain configuration management system.
• Perform data analysis and prepare data reviews and performance reports to evaluate propulsion test facility performance.
• Perform material characterization
• Work with technicians in the field to prepare test articles prior to testing.
• Coordinate with technicians to operate cryogenic facilities, fuel facilities and high-pressure lines for engine testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PLD Space is an international company on 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 has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.   

PLD Space operates over 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.   

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

PLD Space is seeking a new member for our team to serve as Propulsion test engineer for MIURA 5 launch vehicle. The primary role of this position involves testing hardware from development, qualification, and acceptance for flight at both subsystem and component level. The Candidate will participate in the development and execution of testing activities oriented to accomplish the qualification and acceptance campaigns of engines and propulsive stages. Testing activities will be mainly executed at PLD Space facilities in Elche (Spain) with some support required at PLD’s propulsion testing facilities (Teruel) upon demand. This role is for a hands-on person.

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with sensors: gauges, thermocouples, transducers, accelerometers.
• Experience in the design of test campaigns.
• Experience with material characterization.
• Experience with welded systems.

• Experience working with high pressure systems, desired experience with Fuel and/or cryogenic components and propellants.
• Experience with dynamic testing
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, test & integration procedures of liquid aerospace propulsion systems or pressurized systems.
• Experience of Rocket Propulsion subsystem testing activities or aerospace-related propulsion testing activities is a plus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to manoeuvre in tight spaces. 
• Must be able to handle items weighing more than 15kg.

• 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

• 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

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!