As a Working Student in Agile Project Management, you support the coordination of our software development across four teams. You ensure that planning remains transparent, up to date, and aligned with technical reality. Your work enables efficient delivery in a fast growing space startup building software for satellite operators.
Working Student Agile Project Management (m/f/d)
Germany (Brunswick)
Part-time
Intern / Student
Your mission
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Own and maintain the product roadmap by consolidating input from technical experts and team leads
- Continuously update planning based on changes, delays, and dependencies
- Prepare, facilitate, and follow up on sprint ceremonies including planning, review, and retrospectives
- Ensure alignment and transparency across four development teams
- Support and improve our lightweight Scrum setup
- Track action items and ensure follow ups are completed
- Document key decisions and keep relevant stakeholders informed
- Act as a central coordination point between engineering and other functions
Your profile
Must Haves
- Enrolled student, ideally in engineering, business, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and structured way of working
- Clear communication and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Interest in agile methodologies and project management
- Ability to manage multiple topics in parallel
- Good command of English and German
- First practical experience with Scrum or similar agile frameworks
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or comparable systems
- Basic understanding of software development workflows
- Interest in the space sector or New Space industry
Why us?
- Flat hierarchies, small teams, and flexible working hours
- Onboarding in Braunschweig, afterwards on site in Braunschweig or hybrid in Munich or Braunschweig
- Early responsibility and direct influence on both technical and organizational development
- Training budget for your personal and professional growth
- Corporate benefits such as BahnCard 25/50, bike leasing, and German courses via Lingoda
- Participation in space related events and conferences to help promote sustainable space operations
- Free drinks in the office, monthly company lunch, and regular after work events
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.
Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.
Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.