We are looking for a Space Surveillance Technical Lead who thrives at the intersection of technology, people leadership, and customer success. In this hybrid technical + management role, you will lead a small engineering team, manage key customer projects, and contribute directly to the development of advanced space systems across flight dynamics, SSA / SST, and mission operations.
You’ll act as both a hands-on engineer and a strategic project leader, guiding software development, steering technical discussions with satellite operators, and ensuring customer satisfaction across commercial and institutional missions.
You’ll contribute to technical delivery, customer success, and strategic initiatives, including proposals and projects for space sustainability, SSA / SST, and mission operations.
SSA/SST processing, catalog maintenance, and sensor data integration
Architect, implement, and review production-grade software using:
Python, Java, FORTRAN
Project & Team Leadership (50%)
Lead a high-performing engineering team (2–6 people), including mentoring, coordinating workloads, and guiding technical decisions.
Drive end-to-end project delivery, ensuring technical quality, timelines, and customer success.
5 years of experience in the space engineering domain, including proven experience in coordinating or leading technical projects in the space domain (flight dynamics, SSA/SST, mission operations, or ground segment software).
Proven ability to drive full lifecycle software development :
Strong background in technical project management, including:
Prioritization and backlog management
Hands-on experience with software engineering in Python, Fortran, Java, or similar, and familiarity with modern development practices (CI/CD, testing, DevOps workflows).
Professional experience in international, distributed teams and valid EU work authorization.
Sensor fusion workflows or catalog maintenance
Experience in proposal writing, project scoping, or supporting business development efforts with technical input.
Background collaborating with space agencies (ESA, DLR, etc.) With a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.
Work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of top-tier engineers and scientists.
Influence system architecture, research methodologies, and data integration approaches.
Great team spirit, with company-wide events such as monthly all-hands lunches, and social activities like laser tag, dinners, and team-building outings.
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. 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.