Liquid Rocket Engine System Engineer 128

**_Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial)_** **_, _** **_Spain_** **_ - ** **Description***: **As a Liquid Propulsion Rocket System Engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to contribute to the development of liquid propulsion systems. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of the propulsion systems, enabling the successful launch and operation of our MIURA launchers family.**: **Responsibilities***: - ** Collaborate with the propulsion team to define and develop liquid propulsion system requirements, considering interfaces definition and evolution, performance and efficiency merits, failure modes and safety aspects.**: - ** Define, document, and maintain system requirements, interfaces, and architectures.**: - ** Design experiments and conduct hands-on testing to improve system models.**: - ** Participate in trade-offs, design, and analysis of liquid propulsion system components, including engines, tanks, pumps, valves, and associated subsystems.**: - ** Assist in the integration and testing of propulsion systems, including test bench setups, data acquisition, and analysis of test results.**: - ** Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure the successful fabrication, assembly, and integration of propulsion system components.**: - ** Develop and refine inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned for maximum efficiency.**: - ** Support propulsion system qualification and certification activities, including participation in testing, reviews, and documentation.**: - ** Contribute to the development and improvement of propulsion system engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.**: - ** Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, structural engineers, and avionics engineers, to ensure the seamless integration of propulsion systems with the overall rocket design**: ***Required Knowledge***: - ** Engineering bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof. Advanced degree preferred.**: - ** > 5 years of relevant technical experience.**: - ** Strong understanding of liquid propulsion system principles, components, and subsystems.**: - ** Knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, combustion, and propellant chemistry.**: - ** Familiarity with rocket engine cycles, propellant feed systems, and ignition systems.**: - ** Proficiency in engineering software tools for propulsion system analysis, such as CFD and thermodynamic modeling.**: - ** Understanding of structural requirements and constraints related to liquid propulsion systems.**: **Required competences***: - ** Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in liquid propulsion system design and optimization.**: - ** Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.**: - ** Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for liquid propulsion system design, analysis, and testing.**: - ** Knowledge of propulsion system safety requirements and hazard analysis techniques.**: - ** Understanding of regulatory requirements and certification processes for propulsion systems.**: - ** Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.**: - ** Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, methodologies, and industry advancements.**: - ** Strong documentation skills to ensure clear and comprehensive documentation of propulsion system designs, analyses, and test results.**: - ** English B2-C1**: ***Desired competences***: - ** Experience with propulsion system test campaigns and data analysis.**: - ** Proficiency in CAD software for propulsion system component design and integration**: ***Others***: - ** Location: Elche.**: - ** Full time position.**: - ** Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.**: **_ Equal Employment Opportunity_** - Payload Aerospace SL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability._ - We are compromised in maintaining a diverse and free from discrimination working environment where everyone is treated with respect. Employment is based on an individual’s merit and qualifications, directly related to job competence._ - These principles are included in all aspects of employment: recruiting, hiring, training, compensation and benefits, and promotion._