Mission Analyst
ESA · ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany
About this role
Apply now » Mission Analyst Job Requisition ID: 20783 Date Posted: 3 August 2026 Closing Date: 24 August 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication: Internal & External Type of Appointment : 4 years, extendable to indefinite Directorate: Operations Workplace: Darmstadt, DE #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Grade Band : A2 - A4 Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description Mission Analyst in the Mission Analysis Section, Flight Dynamics Division, Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department, Directorate of Operations. The Mission Analysis Section is the solution architect for future terrestrial, lunar, minor-body and interplanetary missions, as well as scientific missions to other planets or missions in libration points. The emphasis is on trajectory optimisation and attitude-related aspects, and on providing solutions for the spacecraft itself, the ground segment design and operations preparations. Reporting to the Head of Section, you will participate in and organise the mission analysis activities referenced above. You will need the ability to supervise and develop complex software tools to enable the required analysis and activities. Your tasks will…