Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Mission Analyst on behalf of a business in Madrid.

Responsibilities.

* Perform mission analysis tasks including trajectory design, propulsion sizing, and spacecraft manoeuvre planning for internal projects and consulting contracts.

* Develop, test, and validate software models and simulations for mission analysis and flight dynamics.

* Contribute to the development and quality of our 360™ tool, with a focus on customer needs and engineering standards.

* Support customers in the use of company tools and solutions, providing technical guidance under the supervision of the Tech Lead.

* Collaborate in the preparation of technical proposals and work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure mission requirements are met.

Qualifications & Skills.

* Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

* At 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.

* Proficiency in Python is required, including experience with scientific computing libraries (e.g. NumPy, SciPy) and the development or consumption of RESTful APIs.

* Good understanding of spacecraft modeling and key subsystems, including propulsion, ADCS, power, communications and thermal control.

* Familiarity with mission analysis and flight dynamics tools or libraries such as GMAT, STK, Orekit, FreeFlyer, or equivalent.

* Solid 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.

* Solid grounding in orbital and attitude mechanics, optimization, and spacecraft operations.

* Ability to manage assigned tasks with autonomy while knowing when to escalate or seek guidance.

* Collaborative and proactive attitude, with a genuine interest in contributing to a technical team that spans engineering and software disciplines.

* Good communication skills, able to interact clearly with peers and, when needed, with customers.

* Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment, comfortable navigating between engineering analysis and software development contexts.

* Spoken and written professional proficiency in English.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey