Job Summary: We are seeking a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to design components, collaborate on testing, and support rocket manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: 1. Mechanical and structural design using 3D software 2. Collaboration in system validation testing 3. Technical support for manufacturing and assembly About PLD Space PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It specializes in satellite and human space transportation, 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 become a global reference in the space launch sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With over 400 employees and €220 million in total funding, PLD Space operates Europe’s largest private test facility in Teruel (Spain) and a launch base at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages over 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure. Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and independent satellite access to space—based on reliability and globally competitive pricing. The company delivers best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. Responsibilities * Development of 2D layout drawings from 3D designs for manufacturing, assembly, etc. * Design of mechanical components and machined parts, metallic structures and frames, and fluid lines using 3D software under supervision of senior designers. * Collaboration in system validation testing. * Preparation of technical documentation, including bills of materials, mass reports, technical reports, assembly manuals, and user manuals. * Support for manufacturing and assembly processes by providing technical guidance and resolving any design-related issues arising during production or assembly. * Support to the supply chain department in procurement of designed components and subsystems, ensuring compliance with requirements, specifications, delivery schedules, and costs. Required Qualifications * Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. * Final year of Bachelor’s or Master’s program. * English proficiency level B2. * Eligibility for curricular or extracurricular internships. * Availability to carry out the internship on-site. * Availability to start in May (approximately). Core Values We hold five fundamental beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies: * Teamwork * Effort * Dynamism * Commitment * Make it easy Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!