(Junior) Aerospace Engineer - Space Safety & SSA (m/w/d)

About the Position

(Junior) Aerospace Engineer - Space Safety & SSA (m/w/d)

Location: Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, DE

Employment Type: Full-time

Company: OKAPI:Orbits GmbH

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About the Role

Join us in building solutions that keep space safe and sustainable. As part of our team, you’ll work on varied projects and products across Space Flight Dynamics (FD), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Traffic Management (STM), and Space Surveillance & Tracking (SST).

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Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to projects that support Europe’s future space-safety infrastructure. Your work will include:

• Developing and coding key algorithms
• Integrating data sources
• Preparing technical documentation
• Coordinating project deliverables to meet agency standards

You will work closely with institutional partners, support proposal preparation, and contribute to long-term programs that ensure safe and sustainable access to space. If you enjoy complex, multi-stakeholder projects and creating solutions with real impact on space operations, this role is a great fit.

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Requirements

Must-Have

• BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related
• Experience through full-time work, internships, research projects, or thesis work in astrodynamics, SSA/SST, or flight dynamics
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code in Python, Java, FORTRAN, or a similar language
• Interest in satellite safety, conjunction assessment, or flight operations

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with SST systems, orbit catalogs, mission analysis, sensor data, or tracking systems
• Familiarity with space operations workflows or maneuver planning
• Curiosity about space policy, standards, and responsible space traffic management

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We Offer

• A lean hierarchy and small working groups, allowing you to 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
• Enjoy technical freedom; influence system architecture, research methodologies, and data integration approaches
• Continuous growth with access to training budgets, industry conferences, and networking opportunities
• Be part of a strong engineering culture, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions, technical deep dives, and innovation sprints
• Great team spirit, with company-wide events such as social activities like laser tag, dinners, and team-building outings
• 30 days of Vacation and Workation
• Bahncard (25 if you live in Brunswick, 50 if you live outside of the city)
• Subsidized Hansefit / Wellpass Membership
• Free Drinks & Snacks in the office (the good ones)
• Bikeleasing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Corporate Benefits (Discount on Brands, Concerts, Holidays)

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About the Company

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. We're 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.

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Note: Research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. Please know that if it’s your case - but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment - we strongly encourage you to apply. OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.