Master thesis candidate (with internship option) in SSA & Flight Dynamics

Brunswick/Remote (Germany)

Full Time

a month ago

Job description

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

  • Possibility to relocate to Brunswick from whithin 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)

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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