Job Description

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Your mission

Your mission is to

develop and maintain intuitive, high-performance web applications and APIs

that provide seamless access to OKAPI:Orbits’

end-to-end solutions

across

Mission Design

,

Space Situational Awareness (SSA)

,

Space Traffic Management (STM)

,

Flight Dynamics (FD)

, and

Space Traffic Coordination (STC)

— supporting the

entire lifecycle of satellite operators

.



You design and implement

elegant user interfaces and robust service integrations

that connect complex space-data pipelines with an accessible, reliable user experience.

You work on the systems that

enable satellite operators and space agencies

to visualize, plan, and manage their missions efficiently in an increasingly dynamic orbital environment.



Research shows that women are less likely than men to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about

space technology

,

building reliable software

, and

contributing to a more sustainable space environment

— we strongly encourage you to apply.

OKAPI:Orbits

already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity, as research consistently shows that

heterogeneous teams achieve higher performance and drive innovation

.

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Your tasks and responsibilities

Develop and maintain modern web frontends using Next.js and backend APIs using Node.js Implement user-friendly, performant, and secure web applications for satellite operators and space agencies Support the development and maintenance of interfaces between frontend, APIs, and backend services, including authentication and data flow Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and senior developers to translate domain requirements into practical software solutions Contribute to frontend architecture, performance, usability, and maintainability under guidance from experienced team members Implement features based on technical concepts and help document implementations and workflows Write clean, well-structured code and contribute to automated tests and quality assurance Support CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation as part of a collaborative development process Analyze and fix issues across frontend and backend layers with support from the team Work in small, interdisciplinary teams and actively contribute to full-stack development tasks
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Your profile

Must-haves

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or completed vocational training in IT 1–3 years of practical experience in web development with React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript (or equivalent project experience) Solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and asynchronous programming Practical experience with MongoDB or comparable databases, including basic data modeling and queries Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs Familiarity with Git-based workflows, pull requests, and collaborative development Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow as a full-stack developer Focus on readable, maintainable code and basic testing practices Team-oriented mindset and clear communication skills Good English, written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

First experience with Next.js (SSR, ISR, or App Router) Basic experience with Docker or container-based development Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing Familiarity with monitoring or error-tracking tools (e.g. DataDog) Interest in space, aerospace, or complex technical domains
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Why us?

Flat hierarchy

,

small teams

, flexible hours Onboarding in

Braunschweig

, afterwards

on-site in Brunswick

, or

hybrid in Brunswick or Munich

Early ownership,

influence technical direction

Training budget

for continuous development

Corporate benefits

like BahnCard 25/50, bike leasing,

German classes via Lingoda

Join

space events and conferences

, advocate for sustainable space Free office drinks, monthly company lunch, regular after-work activities
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About us

OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.



Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are

less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100%

of the listed requirements.

Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.

OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.