Thermal Engineer

PLD Space

Full-time Ingeniería y tecnología
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Location
elche, comunidad valenciana, Spain
Posted
June 17, 2026

Job Description

Mission

As a Thermal Engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to ensure the thermal performance and reliability of our launch vehicles by conducting in-depth thermal analyses and providing thermal design solutions for both stages. Your role is crucial in optimizing thermal protection, optimizing thermal control by passive and active means when necessary, and ensuring the longevity and safety for reusable launch vehicles. For each mission, the Thermal Engineer will ensure that the Payload thermal requirements are met on ground and during flight.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal analysis and modeling of launch vehicle systems and subsystems, including thermal loads, heat transfer, and temperature distribution predictions.
  • Collaborate with design teams to develop thermal control strategies and solutions, including the selection of materials, insulation, and thermal protection systems for propellant tanks and CFRP structures.
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