LEO Mission Analysis Engineer

Indra Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy and flexible work style

Training via Open University/Udemy for

Open University and Udemy for Business

Job summary

Indra Group in Madrid invites you to join as a LEO Mission Analysis Engineer, working on interplanetary, lunar, GNSS and other space missions. You will develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories, perform astrodynamics analyses, and support mission design with ESA MIDAS and Python/MATLAB tools.

We value collaboration across national and international projects, offer autonomy and a clear career path, and provide access to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field, focusing on trajectory optimization or celestial mechanics.
• Over 2 years of experience in mission analysis, preferably interplanetary missions.
• Strong knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.
• Experience in trajectory optimization theory and low-thrust orbit raising trajectory optimization.
• Knowledge of mission analysis covariance, navigation analysis, and estimation techniques.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and Matlab; experience with orbital analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Perform mission analysis activities for interplanetary, lunar, GNSS, and other space missions.
• Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories, including low-thrust orbit raising strategies.
• Conduct celestial mechanics, covariance, navigation, and estimation analyses.
• Support mission design activities using ESA mission analysis tools and software.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools and models using Python and Matlab.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in national and international space projects.

Skills

Mission analysis

Astrodynamics

Trajectory optimization

Navigation analysis

Python

MATLAB

ESA MIDAS

GODOT-based tools

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Tools

ESA MIDAS

GODOT-based tools

Job description

LEO Mission Analysis Engineer

Madrid, MD, ES

Rol: T II

At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.

We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.

Join our team working on national and international projects!

We are looking for a Mission Analysis Engineer with experience in mission analysis, astrodynamics, trajectory optimization, and navigation analysis for space missions to join projects focused on interplanetary, lunar, GNSS, and advanced orbital mission design activities.

What will you do?

• Perform mission analysis activities for interplanetary, lunar, GNSS, and other space missions.
• Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories, including low-thrust orbit raising strategies.
• Conduct celestial mechanics, covariance, navigation, and estimation analyses.
• Support mission design activities using ESA mission analysis tools and software.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools and models using Python and Matlab.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in national and international space projects.

What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on trajectory optimization or celestial mechanics.
• More than 2 years of experience in mission analysis, preferably in interplanetary missions.
• Strong knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.
• Experience in trajectory optimization theory and techniques, including low-thrust orbit raising trajectory optimization.
• Knowledge of mission analysis covariance, navigation analysis, and estimation theory techniques.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and Matlab, as well as experience with orbital analysis software and ESA MIDAS GODOT-based tools.

What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.

What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.
• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.
• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.
• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!
• Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance.

This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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