About Pangea Propulsion: We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.
Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade. We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology. We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team! We are looking for a Valve Development Engineer Intern in Barcelona.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated Valve Development Engineer Intern to support the development of fluid-control valves for advanced space propulsion systems.
The primary focus of the internship will be to mature the valve development activities associated with the Nereus system. The intern will contribute to the early phases of valve design, from the definition of system-level requirements and architecture to preliminary sizing.
A secondary focus will be the development of valves for rocket-engine applications, supporting the selection and preliminary design of valves for Pangea Propulsion’s Arcos, Cryox and Kronos systems, as well as defining the associated testing strategy by assessing in-house capabilities and external testing needs. The intern will work closely with fluidics and system engineers.
This position offers hands on exposure to the complete preliminary design process for high-performance valves operating in demanding aerospace fluid systems. The role requires a solid understanding of propulsion feed systems and hydraulics together with a system-oriented mindset and the ability to communicate decisions clearly.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform a trade-off study to identify the most suitable valves.
· Generate system-level requirements and identify the inputs required to start detailed valve design.
· Define the preliminary valve architecture, including interfaces, size, major components, sealing concept, and actuation method.
· Perform first-order fluidic sizing.
· Identify high-level testing requirements.
What you need to be successful:
· BSc degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
· Academic, personal, or previous internship experience involving fluid systems, valves, pressure equipment, or aerospace propulsion is beneficial.
· Systems engineering and technical documentation skills, including requirements definition, trade-off studies, architecture definition, and documentation of engineering decisions.
. Good understanding of fluid mechanics, including pressure losses, flow coefficients and basic sizing principles.
· Familiarity with the properties and handling considerations of HTP, LOX, and LCH₄ in propulsion fluid systems.
· Ability to interpret technical drawings, system schematics, interface definitions, and engineering requirements.
·General knowledge of propulsion systems operations and feed system components.
Soft Skills:
· Proactive approach.
· Communicative nature.
· Attention to detail.
· Sense of task ownership.
· Structured and analytical way of approaching problems. Other useful skills:
· Advanced degree in engineering discipline.
· Experience with feed system in rocketry clubs.
· Experience with NX, Matlab, Python.
Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Propulsion, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity.
So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization. Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
More about us…
We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:
Teamwork: we strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.
Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions. Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.
Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values. Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals. If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!