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

Design, develop, and maintain

scalable web frontends using Next.js

and

Node.js-based APIs

Implement and optimize

user-friendly, high-performance, and secure web applications

for satellite operators and space agencies Design and maintain

interfaces between frontend, API, and microservices

, including authentication, authorization, and data flow management Collaborate closely with

scientists and engineers

to translate complex domain requirements into user-centric software solutions Take ownership of

frontend architecture, performance, usability, and maintainability

Plan and document

implementation steps

, from technical design to production deployment Ensure

code quality

, automated testing, and adherence to

security and development standards

Contribute to the improvement of

CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation

to support reliable and continuous delivery Analyze and resolve

complex issues

across frontend, API, and data layers with a focus on reliability and user experience Work in

small, interdisciplinary teams

, bringing your full-stack expertise into cross-functional projects
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Your profile

Must-haves

Degree in

Computer Science

,

Software Engineering

, or a related field, or formal

IT specialist training

Several years of hands-on experience

building production-grade applications with

React.js

,

Node.js

, and

TypeScript

Deep understanding of

JavaScript fundamentals

, asynchronous programming, and modern ECMAScript features Strong

MongoDB expertise

: schema design, data modeling, indexing, aggregation, and performance optimization in high-load systems Experience with

RESTful API design

and integration, including authentication, authorization, and versioning Familiarity with

Git-based workflows

, pull requests, and collaborative code reviews Proven ability to

debug complex issues

across frontend, backend, and data layers Focus on

clean, maintainable code

, testing, and long-term software reliability Proactive communication and

team-oriented mindset

, comfortable working in distributed setups

Good English

, written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

Experience with

Next.js 15+

, including

React Server Components

,

SSR

, or

ISR

for performance-optimized frontends Experience with

Docker

and

Kubernetes

for local development, deployment, and scaling of services Familiarity with

microservice architectures

and message-based communication (e.g., RabbitMQ) Experience with

Python

or

Java

, particularly for backend or data-processing pipelines Knowledge of

CI/CD tools

(GitLab CI) and

frontend testing frameworks

(Cypress, Vitest, Jest) Experience with

monitoring and observability

(DataDog, Sentry, OpenTelemetry) Exposure to

3D visualisation frameworks

such as

CesiumJS

or WebGL libraries Interest or experience in the

space or aerospace domain

Experience in

mentoring

or

technical leadership

within agile teams
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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.