Mission Analyst i O Associates are currently partnered with a company that is seeking a Mission Analyst to join their growing team within the space sector.

Location:
Madrid, Spain.

Salary:
€35,000
- €45,000 (dependent on experience). Working pattern: Full-time (40 hours per week). Working environment: Hybrid.
This organisation is at the forefront of satellite technology, combining advanced engineering with cutting‑edge software to support the next generation of space missions.
The successful candidate will sit at the intersection of mission analysis and software development, contributing to both internal projects and customer‑facing solutions.
ResponsibilitiesPerform mission analysis activities such as trajectory design, propulsion sizing, and spacecraft manoeuvre planning.
Develop, test, and validate simulation models and software tools for flight dynamics and mission design.
Support the continuous improvement and quality of an in‑house mission analysis platform.
Provide technical support and guidance to customers using company tools, working closely with senior engineers.
Assist with technical proposals and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure mission success.




QualificationsMaster's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years experience within the space sector, with exposure to both mission analysis and software development.
Strong Python programming skills, including experience with scientific libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and APIs.
Solid understanding of spacecraft systems (propulsion, ADCS, power, communications, thermal).
Familiarity with tools such as GMAT, STK, Orekit, Free Flyer, or similar.
Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including OOP, testing methodologies, and version control (Git, GitHub).
Good understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft operations and optimisation techniques.
Fluent in professional English (written and spoken).
Exposure to additional programming languages such as Julia, MATLAB, or C++.
Experience with cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, or containerisation such as Docker, AWS.
Knowledge of spacecraft manoeuvring or mission operations.
Previous involvement in technical proposals or familiarity with industry standards.

📌 Mission Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 O Associates
📍 Madrid