Space Situational Awareness Internship / Master Thesis

Your tasks

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.

Please note that the internship needs to be part of your university curriculum.

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

Your profile

Must haves:

• Possibility to relocate to Brunswick from within 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)

Nice to have: