Mechanical & Design Engineering Intern

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 Mechanical & Design Engineering Intern for a 6 months internship in Barcelona.

About the role:

We are seeking an intern specializing in Mechanical Design Engineering to join our Mechanical Engineering Team in Barcelona. The selected candidate will contribute to one or several of the following topics:

• Mechanical design support, including CAD modeling, drawings, and BoMs
• Development, maintenance and validation of design tools and scripts (Python)
• Development, maintenance and structuring of a material property database
• Support to turbomachinery design tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and refinement of mechanical designs from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and validation of in-house tools to support the design process (Python, Siemens Nx, Teamcenter X)
• Create and maintain design documentation and design guidelines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency

What you need to be successful:

• Background in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
• Solid understanding of basic engineering principles (mechanical systems, structures, materials)
• Interest or experience in at least one of the following:

-CAD and mechanical design (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA…)

-Materials databases or engineering documentation

-Python scripting and tool automation

-Turbomachinery or rotodynamic behavior

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Soft Skills:

• Methodical and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Proactive and collaborative attitude
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Other useful skills:

• Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter) or data management
• Knowledge of standard engineering references or codes
• Spanish language skills
• Final-year student in a degree related to Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar technical field

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 Aerospace, 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.

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!