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

OKAPI:Orbits GmbH; Braunschweig; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Workation

Bahncard

Hansefit/Wellpass

Free Drinks

Bike Leasing

Company Pension

Corporate Benefits

Team Socials

Job summary

OKAPI: Orbits invites an aerospace engineer to join our team, contributing to Space Flight Dynamics, SSA, STM, and SST projects. You will develop algorithms, integrate data sources, and document results, while coordinating deliverables to meet space agency standards.

You will collaborate with institutional partners, support proposal writing, and contribute to long-term programs that advance space safety and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience 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 similar.
• Interest in satellite safety, conjunction assessment, or flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and code key algorithms for space safety systems.
• Integrate data sources and prepare technical documentation.
• Coordinate project deliverables to meet agency standards.
• Collaborate with institutional partners on proposals and long-term programs.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Python

Java

FORTRAN

Conjunction assessment

Education

BSc/MSc in aerospace

Job description

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,

Must‑Haves

• 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‑Haves

• 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.
• Greatteam 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)

From Application to Offer: Our Hiring Process

• You send us your application
• We review your profile and get back to you with a short questionnaire
• A first interview with our HR team
• A second interview with a member of the team you would join
• A final interview with the department lead