Internship (with thesis option) SSA & Flight Dynamics Engineer

Intern / Student, Full-time · Brunswick/Remote (Germany)

Your mission

Join us in shaping the future of safe and sustainable space operations. At OKAPI Orbits, we develop innovative technologies and data-driven solutions to protect the space environment and empower decision-makers across the space industry. Whether you're building intelligent software, analyzing orbital dynamics, or designing user-friendly tools, your work will contribute to minimizing risks, enhancing operational safety, and enabling responsible space exploration for generations to come.

Your tasks and responsibilities

We have a variety of topics in which you can contribute. Some of them are:

Orbit determination
Covariance realism
Atmospheric modelling
Conjunction risk assessment
Maneuver optimization
Maneuver detection and pattern extraction
Space debris environment modelling

Your profile

Must haves: 

Possibility to relocate to Brunswick from within the EEA with a valid working permit
Enrolled student (BSc or MSc) in a study program related to Space Engineering
Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics
Exceptional academic track record
Independent working style
English intermediate (at least B2)

Nice to have: 

Proven analytical thinking through past research projects
Programming experience in Fortran,Python and/or Java

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.
After your on-boarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office, working remote (within Germany) or a hybrid approach.
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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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.

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest in OKAPI:Orbits GmbH. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at career@okapiorbits.com.