Your mission
Join us in shaping the future of safe and sustainable space operations. At OKAPI Orbits we develop innovative technologies and datadriven solutions to protect the space environment and empower decisionmakers across the space industry. Whether youre building intelligent software analyzing orbital dynamics or designing userfriendly tools your work will contribute to minimizing risks enhancing operational safety and enabling responsible space exploration for generations to come.
Your tasks and responsibilities
We have a variety of topics in which you can contribute. Some of them are:
- Orbit determination
- Covariance realism
- Atmospheric modelling
- Conjunction risk assessment
- Maneuver optimization
- Maneuver detection and pattern extraction
- Space debris environment modelling
Your profile
Must haves:
- Possibility to relocate to Brunswick from within the EEA with a valid working permit
- Enrolled student (BSc or MSc) in a study program related to Space Engineering
- Strongknowledge of orbital mechanics
- Exceptional academic track record
- Independent working style
- English intermediate (at least B2
Nice to have:- Proven analytical thinking through past research projects
- Programming experience in FortranPython and/or Java
Why us
- With a lean hierarchy and small working groups you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.
- Work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of toptier engineers and scientists.
- After your onboarding time in Braunschweig you can choose between staying in our office working remote (within Germany) or a hybrid approach.
- Enjoy technical freedom. Influence system architecture research methodologies and data integration approaches.
- Grow continuously with access to training budgets industry conferences and networking opportunities.
- Be part of a strong engineering culturewith regular knowledgesharing sessions technical deep dives and innovation sprints.
- Great team spirit with companywide events such as monthly allhands lunches and social activities like laser tag dinners and teambuilding outings.
About us
OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes and the need for more efficient satellite operations. Were providing endtoend solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.
Required Experience:
Intern