About this role
LEO Mission Analysis Engineer
Location
Madrid, MD, ES
Profile: Defence and Security
Required experience: More than 2 years of experience
Working mode: Hybrid
Role: T II
At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.
We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.
Join our team working on national and international projects!
We are looking for a Mission Analysis Engineer with experience in mission analysis, astrodynamics, trajectory optimization, and navigation analysis for space missions to join projects focused on interplanetary, lunar, GNSS, and advanced orbital mission design activities.
What will you do?
- Perform mission analysis activities for interplanetary, lunar, GNSS, and other space missions.
- Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories, including low-thrust orbit raising strategies.
- Conduct celestial mechanics, covariance, navigation, and estimation analyses.
- Support mission design activities using ESA mission analysis tools and software.
- Develop and maintain analysis tools and models using Python and Matlab.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in national and international space projects.
What are we looking for?
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.
- Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on trajectory optimization or celestial mechanics.
- More than 2 years of experience in mission analysis, preferably in interplanetary missions.
- Strong knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.
- Experience in trajectory optimization theory and techniques, including low-thrust orbit raising trajectory optimization.
- Knowledge of mission analysis covariance, navigation analysis, and estimation theory techniques.
- Advanced programming skills in Python and Matlab, as well as experience with orbital analysis software and ESA MIDAS GODOT-based tools.
What do we offer?
- Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
- A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
- Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
- Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
- Annual vacation days plus additional personal leave days.
- Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
- Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
- Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.