Space Projects & Proposal Manager
OKAPI:OrbitsBrunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany
Posted January 15, 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
We are looking for a project manager for defense and civil-related activities at OKAPI:Orbits. The successful candidate will be end-to-end responsible for the successful execution of proposals, from proposal writing through project implementation and contract closure.
Requirements
- EU Citizenship
- Background in space engineering, aerospace engineering or similar, combined business/engineering degree or relevant work experience
- At least 3 years of experience in the industry, including having worked ideally both on projects for the defense and civil sector
- Knowledge of different project management techniques, including planning and reporting of projects, project management software, and effort and budget estimation
- Very good English (C1) & German (B2) skills
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Dedicated training budget
- Regular after-work activities
- Perks such as free drinks, team events, bike-leasing, retirement plans, BahnCard and more
