Werkstudent Full-Stack Development (Angular/Java) (m/w/d)

OKAPI: Orbits; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchy

Flexible hours

Training budget for continuous development

German classes

Participation in space events and conferences

Job summary

A technology-focused company in the United States is seeking a passionate individual to support the development and maintenance of high-performance web applications and APIs. The role requires ongoing studies in computer science or a related field, along with basic knowledge of TypeScript and Angular. You will collaborate in a diverse team, contribute to testing and quality assurance, and improve CI/CD processes. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for early ownership in projects.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
• First practical experience in software development through projects or internships.
• Basic knowledge of TypeScript and ideally Angular or another modern web framework.
• Understanding of web fundamentals, APIs and client-server communication.
• Interest in clean code, testing and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of web frontends using Angular and TypeScript.
• Contribute to building user friendly and high performance web applications.
• Assist in developing UI components and dashboards.
• Support the integration of APIs and connection between frontend and backend services.
• Help analyze and resolve bugs and technical issues.
• Contribute to testing, quality assurance and documentation of features.

Skills

TypeScript

Angular

Git

Web fundamentals

APIs

Collaborative workflows

English

Education

Ongoing studies in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Java

CI CD

PrimeNG

Plotly.js

Job description

Your mission

Your mission is to support the team in developing and maintaining intuitive and high performance web applications and APIs. You will contribute to enabling seamless access to OKAPI:Orbits end to end solutions across Mission Design, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Traffic Management (STM), Flight Dynamics (FD) and Space Traffic Coordination (STC), while gaining insights into the full lifecycle of satellite operations.

Studies show that women are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not tick every box, as long as you are passionate about space technology and software development.

OKAPI:Orbits actively fosters a diverse team, as different perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of web frontends using Angular and TypeScript and backend components using Java
• Contribute to building user friendly and high performance web applications
• Assist in developing UI components and dashboards, for example using PrimeNG and Plotly.js
• Support the integration of APIs and the connection between frontend and backend services
• Help analyze and resolve bugs and technical issues
• Contribute to testing, quality assurance and documentation of features
• Support improvements in CI CD processes and automation
• Collaborate closely with developers, scientists and engineers in a cross functional team
• Gradually take ownership of smaller features or subprojects

Your profile

Must haves

• Ongoing studies in computer science, software engineering or a related field
• First practical experience in software development, for example through projects, internships or working student roles
• Basic knowledge of TypeScript and ideally Angular or another modern web framework
• Understanding of web fundamentals, APIs and client server communication
• Interest in clean code, testing and modern software development practices
• First experience with Git and collaborative workflows is a plus
• Good English skills

Nice to haves

• Initial experience with Java or backend development
• Interest in data visualization or 3D technologies such as CesiumJS
• Basic knowledge of testing or CI CD
• Interest in space or complex technical systems

Why us?

• Flat hierarchy, small teams, flexible hours
• Early ownership, influence technical direction
• Training budgetfor continuous development
• German classes
• Join space events and conferences, advocate for sustainable space