Senior/Regular Systems Engineer - Mission Analysis

Creotech Instruments; Bremen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments S.A. is seeking Space Engineers to join our team in Poland and collaborate with ESA partners on mission analysis and early design. You will work across mission analysis, trajectory optimization, and feasibility studies while building internal Python tools.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in mission analysis, strong problem-solving skills, and a basic understanding of orbital mechanics. Experience with Python and tools like STK/GMAT is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Mission Analysis.
• Experience with Python.
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform mission analysis (lifetime, coverage, revisit time, performance assessments).
• Plan and optimize orbital maneuvers and trajectories.
• Contribute to early-phase mission design and concept development.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new mission concepts.
• Support system-level trade-off studies and decision-making.
• Present results to clients, partners, and ESA.

Skills

Python

Problem solving

Initiative

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Orekit

Astropy

Poliastro

Job description

Creotech Instruments S.A. is a Polish manufacturer and integrator of satellites and satellite systems. Using our proprietary HyperSat platform, we design, manufacture, integrate and test satellites, and also support their launch and in-orbit operations. We carry out advanced space programmes, including in the fields of Earth observation for defence and dual-use applications, space situational awareness, and enhancing the resilience of navigation systems. We have our own electronics manufacturing facility and a small satellite integration facility certified by the European Space Agency (ESA). Since 2022, we have been listed on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the first Polish company in the space technology sector. Join the team that is building Poland’s space capabilities.

We’re looking for Space Engineers to join our team. Depending on your experience and interests, you’ll work across Mission Analysis and Early Mission Design.

What You’ll Work On:

• Mission analysis (lifetime, coverage, revisit time, performance assessments)
• Orbital maneuver planning and trajectory optimization
• Early-phase mission design and concept development
• Feasibility studies for new mission concepts
• System-level trade-off studies to support key design decisions
• Presenting results to clients, consortium partners, and ESA
• Close collaboration with system engineers and domain experts (AOCS, mechanical, thermal, electronics, etc.)
• Building and improving internal tools (primarily in Python)

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong initiative and hands-on problem-solving mindset
• Broad engineering curiosity and willingness to learn across domains
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics and systems engineering
• Experience with Python
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Mission Analysis

Nice to Have:

• Experience with STK or similar tools (GMAT, FreeFlyer)
• Familiarity with astrodynamics libraries (Orekit, Astropy, Poliastro)

Why Join Us:

• Real impact on cutting-edge space missions
• Fast learning curve and rapid skill development
• A small, highly capable, and collaborative team
• Exposure to projects and experience that are hard to find elsewhere in the market