Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer

OKAPI : Orbits; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space sustainability firm in Braunschweig is looking for a Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to lead the development of their Flight Dynamics System. This role involves designing high-precision algorithms, collaborating with satellite operators, and ensuring system integration. Candidates should have a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong software development skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment, with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Leistungen

Flexible work hours

Access to training budgets

Team-building activities

Social activities like laser tag and dinners

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Flight Dynamics, Mission Control, or space software.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations.
• Experience working directly with satellite operators or in operational satellite missions.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of the Flight Dynamics System including orbit determination and maneuver planning.
• Facilitate the FDS and Mission Control System integration.
• Design high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation and trajectory optimization.
• Maintain production-grade software using modern engineering practices.
• Conduct V&V campaigns using real-world datasets.

Kenntnisse

Spring

.NET

C / C++

Go

React

OOP

C#

AWS

Data Structures

Software Development

Java

Distributed Systems

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

We are seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working across disciplines from coding and algorithm design to project leadership customer interaction and product strategy. You'll help build and operate our Flight Dynamics System (FDS) integrate it with Mission Control (MCS) and collaborate with both commercial and institutional partners including space agencies like ESA.

This is a high-impact role with broad ownership. You'll contribute to technical delivery customer success and strategic initiatives including proposals and projects for space sustainability SSA / SST and mission operations.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of the Flight Dynamics System (FDS) including among others: orbit determination, maneuver planning and optimization for station-keeping and collision avoidance.

Facilitate the integration of the FDS with the Mission Control System (MCS) ensuring seamless interoperability and mission-critical performance.

Collaborate with satellite operators to capture operational requirements and translate them into system capabilities.

Design and implement high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation, attitude dynamics, and trajectory optimization.

Develop and maintain production-grade software using modern software engineering practices (version control CI/CD testing).

Conduct verification and validation (V&V) campaigns using real-world datasets and operational scenarios.

Provide technical leadership to the team and contribute to the strategic roadmap of our mission operations platform.

Support customer deployments and provide expert guidance during mission preparation and execution.

Must-have :

• . or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in the development and / or operation of Flight Dynamics, Mission Control, Space Traffic Management, Space Surveillance and Tracking or space software.

Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics and spacecraft operations.

Strong experience writing operational software in a compiled and high-level language (e.g. Python, Java, C, Fortran or similar).

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.

Experience working directly with satellite operators or in operational satellite missions is mandatory.

Based in Germany with the ability to travel occasionally to our main offices in Braunschweig, Germany.

Valid EU work authorization.

Experience working with an international team fully or partially remote.

Nice-to-have :

Experience with SSA / SST systems, sensor fusion or catalog maintenance.

Experience working with or for space agencies (e.g. ESA, DLR) or institutional missions.

Familiarity with ground segment software, mission planning tools and telemetry/telecommand workflows.

Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g. Docker) and cloud-based deployments.

Knowledge of mission control systems, ground segment operations or automated mission planning.

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.

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. 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.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Spring
• .NET
• C / C++
• Go
• React
• OOP
• C#
• AWS
• Data Structures
• Software Development
• Java
• Distributed Systems

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1