Mission Analyst

About Solenix and our qualities Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Portugal.

We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies.

Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions.

Why should you apply?

• Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere.
• You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and varied team events.
• Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches.

Job Description We are looking for a Mission Analyst to join the Mission Analysis Section in the Flight Dynamics Division for our client, ESOC. This position has a strong focus on the mission design of terrestrial, lunar, minor-body and interplanetary missions, as well as scientific missions to other planets or missions in libration points. Therefore, this position requires good knowledge of trajectory design, analysis and optimization using low- and high-thrust propulsion systems, orbit determination and navigation analysis, computing atmospheric entry trajectories and launch windows, and planetary protection. You will further support the Mission Analysis Software Development team by developing and maintaining generic mission analysis methods and software. You will also take part in concurrent design studies for future space missions, by providing technical support to projects, scientists and industrial partners, and participating in reviews.

 

For this position you will demonstrate your strengths in:

• Trajectory design and analysis using low- and high-thrust propulsion systems
• Orbit determination and navigation analysis for mission analysis
• Global and local optimisation applications
• Basic knowledge of space systems engineering
• Flight Dynamics infrastructure software and Mission Analysis tools development
• Technical support to project, scientists and industry, participation in reviews

Other desirable qualifications and experience:

• University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics
• Familiarity with ESOC’s flight dynamics software GODOT
• Skills to apply knowledge to develop solutions to technical (mathematical and dynamical) problems in cooperation with customers and other experts
• Familiarity with and experience in mission analysis or Flight Dynamics operations engineering related tasks
• Experience in development of numerical software in C++ and Python for navigation or spacecraft navigation related disciplines
• Familiarity with modern software development tools (GitLab, DevOps, Docker)
• Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions (using e.g. Unix and/or Linux scripting languages, Python, C++)
• Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields

Work Location: Darmstadt, Germany

 

Work Permit Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-

mentioned work location. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part

of the recruitment process.

 

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

 

Start of Work: As soon as possible