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
As a
mechanism analysis engineer you will participate in Mechanism Analysis
development for our PLD Space launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
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
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.

Desired 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 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!