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(Junior) Aerospace Engineer - Space Safety & SSA

OKAPI:Orbits GmbH
Germany only

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your mission

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).

your tasks and 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, and coordinating project deliverables to meet agency standards.

You will work closely with institutional partners, support proposal preparation, and contribute to long‑term programmes 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.

your profile

We don’t expect you to meet every item below. If you are passionate about SSA, astrodynamics, and space safety, please apply — even if you don’t feel “100% ready.”

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

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.
  • 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 culture, with 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.

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Full Time

Experience level

Entry-level

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Germany +/- 0 hours

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