System Engineer for Space Missions (Aerospace)

TL;DR

System Engineer for Space Missions (Aerospace): Contributing to Phase 0/A studies for space missions with an accent on mission and system architecture definition. Focus on conducting mission analysis, orbit selection, and developing Space Debris Mitigation Plans.

Location: Hybrid in Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Company

hirify.global is a technology group with extensive experience in the space sector, specifically within its Engineering and Research Division.

What you will do

• Analyze mission and system requirements for space missions.
• Define mission and system architectures to meet specified requirements.
• Conduct mission analysis including orbit selection, launch and injection, and delta-V budgeting.
• Support the definition of the concept of operations and the Space Debris Mitigation Plan.
• Define platforms and payloads and complete systems engineering models for all subsystems.
• Contribute to the development of the Mission Development Plan.

Requirements

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering.
• Professional experience in systems engineering or mission analysis.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Spain.
• Proficiency in English for drafting formal project documentation.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python.
• Experience working in integrated, multidisciplinary teams within the space sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 8 weeks per year of teleworking allowed outside the usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, with intensive working hours on Fridays and during summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support.
• Relocation package available for candidates moving from another country.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program including health, dental, and accident insurance.