Mission
PLD Space is seeking a new member for our team to serve as a Test Engineer, within the Structures Department. This position will be focused on assisting the qualification, and acceptance testing of structural components for its launch programs.
Responsibilities
* Definition of tests, considering available inputs, requested outputs and measurements, as well as other boundary conditions.
* Test campaign planning.
* Test suppliers management: contact, evaluation, selection, agreements.
* Assessment of externally executed tests.
* Assistance in post-processing of test data in collaborations with Stress team.
* Report writing and internal dissemination of test outcomes.
* Assessment of sensorization requirements and load conditions for which data is to be obtained in order to meet test objectives in a safe manner.
* Collaborate in the design of test benches and tooling.
* Create work methodologies or improve the existing ones in order to benefit current and future projects.
* Research state of the art in testing methodologies and sensors and propose creative approaches to complex problems.
* Occasionally travel to other PLD Space or supplier locations.
Necessary Requirements
* Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer.
* Fluency in English is mandatory.
* +2 years’ experience in similar position, testbench/hardware and lab work.
* Used to work with standards (ECSS, ISO, EN, ASTM, MIL...).
* Used to work under pressure without neglecting safety and quality.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired Requirements
* Knowledge on specific space sector, space vehicles and launchers, metallic pressure vessels, COPV and payload structures is high desirable.
* Knowledge of pressure vessel codes (BPVC, EN 13345, PD5500, AD 2000...).
* Skills on electronics, optical instrumentation and extensiometric measurement will be welcomed.
* Vibration and dynamic analysis test experience.
* Experience in analysis or design positions is desirable.
* Experience with Catia or NX Unigraphics is desirable.
* Basic knowledge of finite element analysis shall be welcomed.
* Programming experience (Matlab/Octave, Python...) is desirable.
Experience
* Experience developing and conducting test plans for experimental structural test.
* Knowledge on developing reports to analyse test results from test execution.
* Experience working with testbenches.
* FlexibleCompensation : Restaurant card, public transportation card,childcare assistance, training, and/or private health insurance with ASISA (50%covered by PLD Space!).
* BenefitsClub: Portal with thousands of offers, discounts, and advantages for yourpurchases, leisure, technology, and more.
* CoffeeCorner: Wide range of products. Hot and cold beverages(variety of teas, infusions, coffee, milk, water, soft drinks), selection ofsweet and savory snacks for breakfast and lunch, fruit.
* Physiotherapy: For every two sessions, PLD Space offers you the third one for free.
* Andmany other social benefits!.
Values
At PLD SPACE,we believe in the importance of being guided by a set of core values thatdefine and guide our daily actions. These values are the principles that steerour decisions and actions every day.
* Teamwork
* Hard Work
* Flexibility
* Commitment
* Keep it simple
We are lookingfor team members who share these values proactively and ambitiously, with adesire to learn and develop their professional career in a young company with aunique project in Spain.
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