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OKAPI:Orbits

OKAPI:Orbits

Software Engineering, Data Science
Bavaria, Germany · Brunswick, MD, USA
Posted on May 27, 2025
Your mission

Space is getting crowded, and satellite collisions are becoming a serious threat. At OKAPI:Orbits, we develop software to keep space safe. Join us as a working student to shape the future of AI at OKAPI:Orbits.

Your mission is to help us explore, prototype, and validate innovative AI-driven product ideas. You will contribute to fast-paced MVP development and help us uncover opportunities where artificial intelligence can improve our services, internal processes, or open up entirely new business lines.

Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Build functional MVPs for AI-based features or tools, from prompt design to backend/frontend prototypes

  • Evaluate and benchmark AI models for specific use cases

  • Experiment with LLMs, APIs, and vector databases

  • Develop and test Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for internal and product-related use cases

  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align experiments with real-world needs

  • Present results, document findings, and suggest next steps for further development or validation

Your profile
  • You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field at a university in Germany

  • Hands-on experience with Python

  • Familiar with modern AI tools and libraries

  • Curiosity and creativity in applying AI to solve real-world problems

  • Able to work independently and share your results clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why us?
  • Real impact: Your ideas and prototypes may directly shape our product roadmap

  • Learning culture: We encourage knowledge sharing and provide a space to try, fail, and learn

  • Flexible working hours tailored to your studies

  • A front-row seat in one of Europe’s most exciting NewSpace startups

  • Open, supportive team culture, and lots of space to grow and explore

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.