(Junior) Aerospace Engineer - Space Safety & SSA
OKAPI:OrbitsBavaria, Germany
Posted February 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
OKAPI:Orbits, founded in 2018, is a leading provider of Space Traffic Management solutions that safeguard space missions through advanced AI-driven Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management platforms—OKAPI:Aether, OKAPI:Astrolabe, and OKAPI:Soteria. These integrated platforms deliver end-to-end services from mission planning to disposal, optimizing operations, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The company’s expertise spans space debris monitoring, orbit determination, collision detection, manoeuvre design, and visualization, enabling operators to mitigate collision risks and extend satellite lifespans. OKAPI:Orbits distinguishes itself by combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with a holistic, compliance-centric approach that empowers clients to navigate the complex and evolving space traffic environment confidently.
Job Description
Join our team to work on projects that support Europe's future space-safety infrastructure, developing algorithms, integrating data sources, and contributing to long-term programs that ensure safe and sustainable access to space.
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related
- Experience in astrodynamics, SSA/SST, or flight dynamics through full-time work, internships, research projects, or thesis work
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Training budgets
- Industry conferences
- Networking opportunities
- Company-wide events
- Technical freedom to influence system architecture, research methodologies, and data integration approaches
