Junior SSA & Flight Dynamics Engineer

TN Germany; Braunschweig; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a pioneering company dedicated to space sustainability as a Junior SSA & Flight Dynamics Engineer. You will work on innovative collision avoidance algorithms and enhance space situational awareness, collaborating with top engineers and scientists. This role offers flexible work arrangements, empowering you to define your work style while tackling groundbreaking challenges in the space industry. With opportunities for continuous growth and a supportive engineering culture, you will play a vital role in making space safer and more sustainable for future generations.

Leistungen

Flexible work hours

Remote or hybrid options

Access to training and conferences

Team-building activities

Engaging engineering culture

Qualifikationen

• M.Sc. or higher in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in SSA/SST.

Aufgaben

• Develop collision avoidance algorithms for space operations.
• Integrate third-party sensor data into SSA platform.
• Conduct validation and verification campaigns for algorithm performance.

Kenntnisse

Astrodynamics

Orbital Mechanics

Flight Dynamics

Scientific Programming (Java, Fortran, Python)

Data Science

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering

M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics

M.Sc. in Applied Physics

Jobbeschreibung

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Junior SSA & Flight Dynamics Engineer, Brunswick

Client: OKAPI:Orbits GmbH

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Posted: 09.05.2025

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Job Description

Your mission

Join us in safeguarding the sustainability of space operations through advanced space situational awareness (SSA) technologies. As part of our team, you will develop cutting-edge collision avoidance algorithms, enhance space situational awareness, and innovate tools for satellite operators. Your expertise in data science and physics will help us detect, predict, and mitigate orbital risks, ensuring safe and sustainable space exploration.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate and optimize third-party sensor data sources within our SSA platform, enhancing accuracy, automation, and scalability.
• Integrate third-party data sources into our platform, working closely with providers to onboard their data seamlessly.
• Develop and optimize high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation, orbit determination, sensor fusion, covariance modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
• Create methods to fuse data from diverse sources into a comprehensive view of the space debris environment.
• Conduct validation and verification campaigns to benchmark and refine algorithmic performance against ground truth datasets.
• Work with software engineers to transition prototype algorithms into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Your profile

Must-have:

• M.Sc. or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related field, or relevant work experience in SSA/SST or Space Flight Dynamics.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and flight dynamics.
• Experience in scientific programming with Java, Fortran (90+), or Python.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, research-driven environment.
• Currently based in Germany or willing to relocate.
• Valid working permit for Germany/EU.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with space surveillance and tracking systems.
• Experience working with space agencies or private space companies in SSA/SST.
• Knowledge of space policy and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with AI/ML applications in SSA.
• Interest in space sustainability and long-term spaceflight operations.

Why us?

• Flexible work hours and a lean hierarchy that empowers you to define your way of work.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with top-tier engineers and scientists.
• Flexible work arrangements post-onboarding, including remote or hybrid options within Germany.
• Technical freedom to influence system architecture, research, and data integration.
• Access to training, industry conferences, and networking opportunities for continuous growth.
• Engaging engineering culture with regular knowledge-sharing, deep dives, and innovation sprints.
• Team-building activities and social events to foster a strong team spirit.

About us

OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing challenges like crowded orbital regimes and the need for efficient satellite operations. We provide end-to-end solutions for SSA, Space Traffic Management, and Coordination, committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission to make space safer and more sustainable.