Mission Analysis Engineer.Hybrid

Mission Analysis Engineer.Hybrid

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 LEO Mission Analysis Engineer with experience in mission analysis and trajectory optimisation for space missions, preferably interplanetary missions , to join projects focused on mission design, orbital analysis, navigation analysis, and low-thrust trajectory optimisation for future space missions .

💡 What will you do?

• Perform mission analysis activities for LEO and deep space missions.

• Design and optimize orbital trajectories, including low-thrust orbit raising strategies.

• Conduct navigation and covariance analyses to support mission performance and operational requirements.

• Develop and maintain mission analysis tools using Python and Matlab.

• Support mission planning activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

🎯 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.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• More than 2 years of experience in mission analysis, preferably in interplanetary missions.

• Strong knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.

• Knowledge of trajectory optimisation theory and techniques, including low-thrust orbit raising trajectory optimisation.

• Knowledge of mission analysis covariance, navigation analysis, estimation theory, and related techniques.

• Advanced programming skills in Python and Matlab, with experience in orbital analysis software and 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.

• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city (only applicable where relevant).

🕓 What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.

• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.

• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.

• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.

• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance.

This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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