Mission Analysis
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Leaf Space in Italia
Mission Analysis & Flight Dynamics Engineer
Leaf Space is a rapidly growingscale-up companyand aleading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions. Our innovative and proprietary concept is focused on providing satellite and launch vehicle connectivity as-a-service, enabling clients to efficiently manage their assets and fully exploit data. OurGSaaSsolutions have been recognized by the market for their efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications, from remote sensing to IoT communications.
Leaf Space is developing a satellite-based mesh network and needs a Mission Analysis & Flight Dynamics Engineer to convert orbital geometry into operational insight. You'll model how our spacecraft see each other and the ground, quantify network performance throughout the constellation lifecycle, and use that analysis to guide design, deployment, and operations decisions. Analyze satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground visibilities , contact windows, and link geometries across the constellation.
Support mission analysis and flight dynamics activities for the Leaf Line service.
Model orbit geometries and dynamics - relative motion, phasing, coverage, revisit, and constellation deployment/maintenance strategies.
Assess mesh network topology and connectivity over time: routing feasibility, latency, capacity, and resilience as the geometry evolves.
Analyze ground station network capacity needs and system performance simulations.
Build and maintain simulation and analysis tools; automate recurring studies and produce clear, decision-ready results. Support engineering trade-off studies by providing quantitative mission analysis.
Work closely with systems engineering, flight dynamics, and operations to translate mission requirements into analysis and back into design trade-offs.
Degree in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
Roughly 3-5 years of relevant experience in mission analysis, flight dynami