Space Debris Analysis Engineer (m/f/d)

In this role you will support spacecraft development and mission studies by advancing space debris and MMOD analyses. You will work with the Propulsion & Environment Analysis Team to evolve analysis methods and contribute to standards, studies, and proposals. The position involves independent work across topics, from modelling to risk assessment, within a mission-driven space program. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge debris analysis and to engage with the broader space debris community.

• Flexible working hours
• 30 days vacation
• Mobile work / remote balance
• Extensive training and professional development
• German language courses and annual employee dialogue
• Company pension plan

• Hypervelocity impact analyses for spacecraft missions
• Support to shielding design activities and related modelling
• Development, validation, and application of next-generation MMOD methodologies
• Support to vulnerability and risk assessment activities
• Contribution to internal and external R&D programmes
• Support the evolution of DarKnight 2.0 capabilities
• Contribution to future ESA studies, customer projects, and standardisation activities
• Support proposal preparation and technical discussions with customers and agencies
• Participation in scientific conferences, workshops, and the broader space debris community

• Completed degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Scientific programming skills, Python preferred
• Knowledge of space debris modelling (asset)
• Interest in spacecraft environment engineering and related disciplines
• Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse topics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Very good communication and presentation skills
• High proficiency in English as working language

• independence
• strong analytical thinking
• effective communication
• Python programming
• space debris modelling
• MMOD engineering