ppDarwin Space are currently hiring for a Mission Analyst on behalf of a business in Madrid. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liPerform mission analysis tasks including trajectory design, propulsion sizing, and spacecraft manoeuvre planning for internal projects and consulting contracts. /li liDevelop, test, and validate software models and simulations for mission analysis and flight dynamics. /li liContribute to the development and quality of our 360™ tool, with a focus on customer needs and engineering standards. /li liSupport customers in the use of company tools and solutions, providing technical guidance under the supervision of the Tech Lead. /li liCollaborate in the preparation of technical proposals and work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure mission requirements are met. /li /ul h3Qualifications Skills /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. /li liAt least 3 years of hands-on experience combining mission analysis and software development within the space sector, or a strong track record in one with demonstrable exposure to the other. /li liProficiency in Python is required, including experience with scientific computing libraries (e.g. NumPy, SciPy) and the development or consumption of RESTful APIs.



/li liGood understanding of spacecraft modeling and key subsystems, including propulsion, ADCS, power, communications and thermal control. /li liFamiliarity with mission analysis and flight dynamics tools or libraries such as GMAT, STK, Orekit, FreeFlyer, or equivalent. /li liSolid understanding of software engineering practices, including object-oriented programming, test-driven development and version control. Experience with GitHub for version control and collaborative development is expected. /li liSolid grounding in orbital and attitude mechanics, optimization, and spacecraft operations. /li liAbility to manage assigned tasks with autonomy while knowing when to escalate or seek guidance. /li liCollaborative and proactive attitude, with a genuine interest in contributing to a technical team that spans engineering and software disciplines. /li liGood communication skills, able to interact clearly with peers and, when needed, with customers. /li liCuriosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment, comfortable navigating between engineering analysis and software development contexts. /li liSpoken and written professional proficiency in English. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Mission Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 Darwin Recruitment
📍 Madrid