Junior Aerospace Engineer – Space Safety, SSA
OKAPI:Orbits
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brunswick • Germany
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About the role
- Contribute to projects supporting Europe’s space-safety infrastructure
- Develop and code key algorithms and integrate data sources
- Prepare technical documentation and coordinate project deliverables
- Work closely with institutional partners and support proposal preparation
- Contribute to long-term programmes ensuring 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, or research
- 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
- Experience with SST systems, orbit catalogs, or mission analysis (nice-to-have)
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Training budgets
- Industry conferences
- Networking opportunities
- Company-wide events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonJavaFORTRANastrodynamicsorbital mechanicsSST systemsorbit catalogsmission analysisclean codemaintainable code
Soft Skills
technical documentationcoordinationcollaborationproposal preparation
Certifications
BSc in Aerospace EngineeringMSc in Aerospace EngineeringBSc in Space EngineeringMSc in Space EngineeringBSc in Applied PhysicsMSc in Applied PhysicsBSc in Applied MathematicsMSc in Applied MathematicsBSc in Computer ScienceMSc in Computer Science