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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Mission Brief </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Mission Analysis Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, you will be responsible for mission</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">specific trajectory and mission analysis activities supporting active and planned launch missions. You will design and optimise mission trajectories and contribute to flight preparation using high</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">fidelity simulation tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Embedded within the Mission Engineering team, this role operates at the interface between mission and launch operations and the GNC team. You will work closely with GNC by using GNC tools and models, performing 6</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">DoF analyses to support mission design and analysis, and ensuring that mission engineering needs and operational considerations are properly exercised and covered in simulation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition to supporting active missions, you will contribute to mission design trade</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">offs and future mission planning through 3</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">DoF trajectory studies and preliminary 6</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">DoF analyses. The role offers hands</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on involvement across the mission analysis lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on analytical rigour, traceability, and robust engineering workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW114497174 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW114497174 BCX8">Your Role in Our Space Mission</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span class="EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW114497174 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":360}"> </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop customer</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">facing technical proposal content, including mission concepts, system descriptions, trade</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">offs, and compliance matrices. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyse customer, institutional, and program</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level requirements and translate them into clear, concise, and traceable technical responses, including documented assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate with Mission Engineering and relevant subject</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">matter experts to generate technically credible and internally aligned proposal inputs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured proposal material suitable for both customers and non</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">technical stakeholders. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to bid / no</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">bid decisions by assessing technical feasibility, compliance status, schedule drivers, and key technical risks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as a technical point of contact for customer technical exchanges, clarification calls, and written Q&A activities throughout the bid phase. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Define and refine technical Statements of Work (SoWs) and associated deliverables, and support technical clarification activities during early contract development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate customer and contractual requirements into well</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">defined inputs for internal development and engineering teams during proposal and contract handover phases. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute, where appropriate, to mission engineering analysis or development activities that strengthen proposal assumptions, reference missions, and overall technical credibility. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Consolidate customer feedback and market inputs to support the evolution of future launch service offerings. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in customer meetings alongside commercial leads, building confidence through technically sound contributions and consistent technical messaging.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span class="EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW114497174 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":360}">Qualification Checklist </span></span></strong></p>
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<li>Perform mission‑specific 3‑DoF trajectory design, optimisation, targeting, and trade‑off studies for active and future launch missions. </li>
<li>Execute and interpret high‑fidelity 6‑DoF simulations to validate mission designs, targeting strategies, and operational margins, in close coordination with the GNC team. </li>
<li>Support preliminary 6‑DoF analyses for future mission concepts and mission planning activities. </li>
<li>Work closely with the GNC team as a technical mission analysis interface, using GNC tools and models to support the implementation and validation of mission designs. </li>
<li>Define and manage Mission Engineering inputs and requirements towards internal simulation and 6‑DoF model development.</li>
<li>Coordinate mission‑related inputs with specialists in GNC, propulsion, structures, fluids, and systems engineering, ensuring technical consistency across mission assumptions and interfaces. </li>
<li>Coordinate with Mission Management to support timely execution of mission planning and launch preparation milestones. </li>
<li>Support flight preparation and mission readiness activities, including trajectory validation, performance assessments, and margin analysis. </li>
<li>Maintain and evolve mission analysis models, tools, and workflows, ensuring results are reproducible, traceable, and scalable across missions. </li>
<li>Produce clean, well‑documented analysis outputs and datasets, and contribute to the investigation of mission sensitivities, dispersions, and performance drivers.</li>
</ul>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Bonus Skills</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Gitlab CI/CD pipelines. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"><span class="TextRun SCXW209077523 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW209077523 BCX8">Experience supporting launch campaigns, flight readiness reviews, or mission operations. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW209077523 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Additional languages are a plus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Benefits </span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Employee Participation Program: </strong>Share in our success through our virtual company share program</li>
<li><strong>30 days of vacation: </strong>Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge</li>
<li><strong>Company pension plan:</strong> Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period</li>
<li><strong>Subsidised lunch:</strong> Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day</li>
<li><strong>Public transport ticket: </strong>Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket</li>
<li><strong>Sport Clubs membership: </strong>Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)</li>
<li><strong>Individual learning allowance:</strong> Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period</li>
<li><strong>Childcare allowance:</strong> Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children</li>
<li><strong>And Much More!</strong> Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Who we are</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jW2V5vsMb_k" width="560" height="314"></iframe></span></strong></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Want to find out more about us?</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Visit </span><span lang="DE"><a href="http://www.isaraerospace.com/">www.isaraerospace.com</a></span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="DE">Disclaimer</span></strong></p>
<p><span lang="DE"><span lang="EN-US">Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</span></span></p>
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