Your mission
Join us in shaping the future of safe and sustainable space operations. At OKAPI Orbits we develop innovative technologies and data-driven solutions to protect the space environment and empower decision-makers across the space industry. Whether youre building intelligent software analyzing orbital dynamics or designing user-friendly 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 top-tier engineers and scientists.
- After your on-boarding 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 knowledge-sharing sessions technical deep dives and innovation sprints.
- Great team spirit with company-wide events such as monthly all-hands lunches and social activities like laser tag dinners and team-building 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 end-to-end 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