Mission

As a Structures Analysis Engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to optimize and validate the [JR1] design solution, contributing to weight optimization and guaranteeing rocket’s performance. You will also be involved you in hardware testing which is a key aspect of the job since it will allow you to validate designs and FEM via test correlations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve stress justification for new designs by using hand calcs and FEA methods for composites and metals.
• Perform test predictions and test correlations in order to improve FEA confidence.
• Perform complex modelling by creating global finite element model (GFEM) and detailed models (DFEM) both primary and secondary structures.
• Perform linear and non-linear structural analyses.
• Perform linear buckling analyses.
• Perform random, sine and modal dynamic analyses.
• Participate in the review process, preparing the necessary reports, memos and formal compliance documents (written in English).
• Liaise with other functions when required to ensure stress requirements are needed.

Required Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or related engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis, all methods are valuables (hand calculations, FEA linear, non-linear, buckling, explicit dynamics).
• Fundamental knowledge of metallic structure behaviour and failure modes like strength and stability.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis software.
• 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.
• Proactive and good team worker.
• Knowledge in scripting software such as MATLAB, Python or VBA
• Fluent Spanish and English.

Valued Competencies

• Proficient in using Finite Element Analysis principles and associated tools. Experience with HyperWorks/HyperMesh and OptiStruct is desirable.
• Good Knowledge on MatLab and VBA Excel is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and design techniques relation to composite materials, classical laminate theory and finite element modelling techniques.
• Knowledge in fatigue analysis.
• Understanding of spacecraft manufacturing methods and processes.
• Experience in FEA correlations, structures qualification or collaboration with testing