Senior Space Simulation Engineer

🛰️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems 🌌

At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high‑performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end‑to‑end satellite systems, driving innovation in:

🚀 Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)

🚀 Secure Communications

🚀 Earth Observation & ISR

🚀 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)

🚀 Science & space exploration

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting‑edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

🎯 What are we looking for?

Experience of at least 5 years in the following:

✅ Experience developing or using simulation frameworks for complex systems in the space domain

✅ Experience developing SSA algorithms: sensors simulation, cataloguing, KPI analysis and deep knowledge of orbital mechanics

✅ Hands on experience with end to end simulation workflows

✅ Experience supporting system validation, verification, and performance analysis through simulations

✅ Development in Java, Python, Fortran, C

✅ Knowledge of Continuous integration continuous delivery

✅ Experience in new technologies like Artificial Intelligence and high availability systems

Needed:

✅ Experience with numerical methods, stochastic modelling, and performance analysis

✅ Experience with CCSDS standards

✅ Experience with event-driven and time-step simulations

✅ Experience with sensor modelling, including noise, detection thresholds, FOV, and observation uncertainties

✅ Experience with data cataloguing and tracking systems: storing, querying, and updating object catalogues

✅ Familiarity with API development / integration for simulation systems

✅ Use of tools like: Git, Gitlab with pipelines, Jira and Confluence

Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. Apply, learn about our proposal, and show us what you can bring! 🚀

🎁 What we offer

🌍 Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.

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🚀 Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.

💡 People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.

📈 Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.

🔒 Stability You Can Trust: Long‑term projects in a leading company with a future vision.

🌐 Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.

✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.

🎓 Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

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