The Exploration Company

Aerospace

FutureProjectsMissionAnalysisEngineer

€65–85k ~AI est. Munich, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Future Projects Mission Analysis Engineer at The Exploration Company. Skills: Mission analysis, Orbital mechanics, Trajectory design, Spacecraft conceptual design. Own mission design for spacecraft. Support lunar missions”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Optimization problems; Optimization methodologies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MSc. in Aerospace or related engineering, More than three years of experience in mission analysis, More than three years of experience in orbital mechanics, Hands-on experience with rendezvous, Hands-on experience with proximity operations, Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Experience with C++, Experience with Python

What You'll Do.

Own mission design for spacecraft

Support lunar missions

Own space debris mitigation requirements

Propose space debris solutions

Own propellant budgets

Support vehicle sizing

Develop spacecraft trajectories

Optimize spacecraft trajectories

Create simulation models

Utilize simulation models

Maintain simulation models

Prepare technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Contribute to technical documentation

Work closely with systems engineers

Work closely with operations teams

Perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades

Identify potential risks

Mitigate potential risks

Propose contingency plans

Stay updated with advancements

Contribute to continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Systems engineers; Operations teams; Other stakeholders

Communication Scope

Convey technical concepts

Full Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. Our Future Projects team is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and developing new technologies, products and programs. As a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of orbital mechanics concepts and applications. You will support early-phase studies of various spacecraft and mission concepts, including in-orbit services, lunar vehicles, and launch systems, and will work all aspects of mission design: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, ConOps, orbit/trajectory analysis and design, algorithm development, operations, and post-flight analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In your capacity as a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to: - Mission Planning and Analysis: Own the mission design of The Exploration Company’s vehicles for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO operations, Reentry, and Rendezvous and Docking focusing on In-Orbit Services, as well as supporting Lunar missions. - Space Debris Mitigation: Own the Space Debris Mitigation requirements, and propose solutions to comply with the latest space traffic sustainability standards. - Technical Budgets and Vehicle Design: Ownership of delta-V and propellant budgets, and support vehicle sizing. - Trajectory Design: Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories for various mission phases, including launch, orbit transfer, station-keeping, proximity operations and end-of-life disposal. - Simulation and Modeling: Create, utilize and maintain simulation models to predict and optimize spacecraft behavior and performance under various scenarios. - Technical Documentation: Prepare, maintain and contribute to a

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