Mission Analyst
5 days ago
Leganés
IENAI SPACE is an early-stage startup located in Madrid, developing an end-to-end ecosystem of in-space mobility products, including propulsion systems and engineering SaaS. We are a highly innovative company in the “New Space” sector; the team is made up of a dynamic and multidisciplinary group of engineers, PhDs and developers, looking to revolutionize space mobility for the adoption of propulsion products in the smallest of satellites. We recently kickstarted our commercial phase with our first product: 360™, a Mission and Space Mobility analysis SaaS. Our mission is to build tailored, end-to-end space mobility products and services for the next generation of small satellites empowering a sustainable new space economy. We believe this is possible because we rely on our values: Infinite Innovation, Extraterrestrial Excellence, Planetary Passion and Cosmic Collaboration. How will you contribute to IENAI SPACE? As Mission Analyst, you will contribute to the technical development of mission design, flight dynamics and software solutions supporting space missions, as well as to customer-facing activities around our software products. This role combines solid hands-on experience in mission analysis with good software development skills and a collaborative mindset, delivering high-quality engineering work within a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Mission Analysis Tech Lead, you will participate in mission analysis studies, contribute to the development and validation of advanced software tools, and support customers in making the most of our solutions. Your main responsibilities will include: • Perform mission analysis tasks including trajectory design, propulsion sizing, spacecraft maneuver planning, and feasibility assessments, as part of internal projects and consulting contracts with industry stakeholders., • Develop, test and validate software models and simulations for mission analysis and flight dynamics, ensuring accuracy and consistency with engineering requirements., • Contribute to the development of advanced software solutions, with a focus on meeting customer needs and maintaining high standards of quality, testing and documentation, particularly for the 360™ tool., • 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 for national and international opportunities., • Work closely with engineering, operations and system design teams to help ensure mission requirements are met. What is your department like? You will be part of our Mission Analysis and Operations department, which is in charge of the development of our 360™ tool, both in terms of software development and providing mission analysis services. What will make you succeed? Technical Requirements • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field., • Approximately 3 years of hands-on experience in mission analysis within the space sector., • 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., • Proficiency in Python and/or Julia. Knowledge of additional languages such as MATLAB or C++ is considered an asset., • Understanding of software engineering practices, including object-oriented programming, test-driven development and version control. Familiarity with CI/CD, UX/UI or DevSecOps environments (e.g., Docker, AWS) is a plus., • Solid grounding in orbital and attitude mechanics, optimization, and spacecraft operations. Experience with spacecraft maneuvering is valued., • Some exposure to technical proposals or space standards is an asset. Soft Skills • Collaborative and proactive attitude, with a genuine interest in contributing to a technical team., • Ability to manage assigned tasks with autonomy while knowing when to escalate or seek guidance., • Good communication skills, able to interact clearly with peers and, when needed, with customers., • Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment., • Resilience and ability to stay focused under deadline pressure. What do we offer? • 🚀 A key role in a pioneering space startup, where you will directly impact the development of cutting-edge propulsion technology., • 💼 A full-time contract of 40h per week., • ⏰ Flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your schedule for better work-life balance., • 🏠 Hybrid work model – work remotely up to 9 days per month., • 🎄 Extra holidays – in addition to 23 vacation days, enjoy 6 additional days off during the Christmas period (from 24 December to 2 January, both included)., • 🩺 Private health insurance, fully covered by the company., • 🎓 Learning & Development – €1000 per year budget for training, courses, and professional growth., • 💪 Autonomy and responsibility – your contributions will directly shape our technology and success. What will your recruitment process be like? Here is a quick overview of the recruitment process: • Application review: we carefully assess your CV and experience., • Culture and values interview: a chat with our People team to ensure we share the same mindset and values., • Technical interview: meet the Tech Lead and showcase your technical skills., • Sometimes the hiring process will require a technical exercise to assess how you could apply logic and structure to different scenarios., • Final interview with Founders: align expectations and discuss your potential impact at IENAI SPACE. If everything you've read matches what you're looking for in your next adventure, don't hesitate to apply via LinkedIn. We are looking forward to meeting you ✨
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