Flight Dynamics Engineer

OKAPI:Orbits

Revolutionizing sustainable space travel with advanced collision avoidance software for satellites.

Revolutionizing sustainable space travel with advanced collision avoidance software for satellites.

Spain

Chicago

• Senior-Level

• Hybrid

• Other Engineering

2025-07-11T00:02:45+00:00

2025-07-11T00:02:45+00:00

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TL;DR

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✨ The Role in One Sentence

We are seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of a complete Flight Dynamics System.

📋 What You'll Likely Do
  • 30%: Lead the end-to-end development of the Flight Dynamics System (FDS), including orbit determination, maneuver planning, station-keeping, and collision avoidance.

  • 30%: Oversee the integration of the FDS with the Mission Control System (MCS), ensuring seamless interoperability and mission-critical performance.

  • 40%: Design and implement high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation, attitude dynamics, and trajectory optimization.

🧑‍💻 Profiles Doing This Job
  • High Priority: M.Sc. or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or a related field.

  • High Priority: Minimum 5 years of experience in the development and/or operation of Flight Dynamics Systems (FDS) and/or Mission Control Systems (MCS).

  • High Priority: Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, Java, or Fortran).

📈 How This Role Will Look on Your CV
  • Led the design, development, and deployment of a complete Flight Dynamics System.

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OKAPI:Orbits

1-20

FTE

Revolutionizing sustainable space travel with advanced collision avoidance software for satellites.

OKAPI:Orbits is a pioneering German SaaS startup focused on enhancing the sustainability of space travel through innovative collision avoidance software designed for satellites. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company aims to improve in-space operations and ensure safer satellite navigation, contributing to the growing field of space situational awareness.

Funding

€5.6M

HQ City

Braunschweig

Revenue Model

B2B

Employee Count

1-20

Last Funding Round

06/2022

Stage

Growth

Team Growth

-22%

YoY Website Traffic Growth

-17%

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