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As part of our team, you will develop cutting-edge collision avoidance algorithms, enhance space situational awareness, and innovate tools for satellite operators. Your expertise in data science and physics will help us detect, predict, and mitigate orbital risks, ensuring safe and sustainable space exploration.Your tasks and responsibilities\nYou will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of aerospace engineers, data scientists, and software developers to integrate and optimize third-party sensor data sources within our SSA platform. Your contributions will directly enhance the accuracy, automation, and scalability of our orbital risk management solutions.\nIntegrate third-party data sources into our platform, working closely with providers to seamlessly onboard their data.\nDevelop, implement, and optimize high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation, orbit determination (OD), sensor fusion, covariance modelling, and uncertainty quantification.\nDevelop methods to fuse data from diverse sources into one common image of the space debris environment.\nConduct validation and verification (V&V) campaigns to benchmark and refine algorithmic performance against ground truth datasets.\nWork closely with software engineers to transition prototype algorithms into scalable, production-ready solutions.\nYour profile\nMust-have:M.Sc. or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field, or have prior work experience in the field of SSA/SST and related.\nA minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required. However, candidates with outstanding profiles may be considered with at least 3 years of experience.\nStrong theoretical and practical knowledge of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and flight dynamics.\nExperience in scientific programming using at least one of the following languages: Java, Fortran (90+) or Python.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and research-driven environment.\nThis position is only open to candidates currently based in Germany or willing to relocate.\nValid working permit for Germany/EU.\nNice-to-have:Hands-on experience with space surveillance and tracking (SST) systems, including sensor tasking and catalog maintenance.\nExperience working with space agencies or private space companies in the SSA/SST field.\nFamiliarity with space surveillance and tracking systems.\nUnderstanding of space policy and compliance frameworks.\nExperience with AI/ML applicationsfor anomaly detection, pattern recognition, or orbit prediction in SSA applications.\nInterest in contributing to the sustainability of space and long-term spaceflight operations.\nWhy us?\nWith a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.\nWork on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of top-tier engineers and scientists.\nAfter your on-boarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office (what we prefer), working remote (within Germany) or a hybrid approach.\nEnjoy technical freedom. 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