HOW WE WORK
Culture isn't a poster on the wall. It's how decisions get made when no one is watching. Here's what drives us — and what we expect from everyone who joins.
Our Values
Mission First
Every decision is measured against one question: does this help us deliver more reliably to orbit? We optimize for mission success, not internal politics or process for its own sake.
When a launch campaign is underway, the entire company aligns. Engineers, operations, commercial — everyone understands the priority. We don't have separate 'business' and 'technical' cultures. There's one culture: get the mission right.
Own the Outcome
Small teams own entire subsystems from design through flight. If you build the avionics, you're in mission control when it flies. Accountability isn't assigned — it's inherent in how we work.
We don't have layers of approval between an engineer and a decision. The person closest to the problem has the authority to solve it. That means faster iteration, but it also means you carry the weight of your choices. Most people here wouldn't have it any other way.
Transparent by Default
Mission data, test results, anomaly reports, and financial performance are shared openly across the company. Information asymmetry slows teams down — we eliminate it.
Every Friday, the entire company joins a 30-minute all-hands where we share launch updates, engineering progress, customer wins, and problems we're working through. Nothing is off-limits. If something failed, we talk about why — openly, without blame.
Build, Don't Buy
We vertically integrate because control over our supply chain means control over our quality and schedule. When we can build it better in-house, we do.
Our propulsion, avionics, structures, and ground software are all developed internally. This isn't ideology — it's pragmatism. When you depend on external suppliers for flight-critical hardware, you inherit their delays, their quality issues, and their priorities. We'd rather own the problem.
Sustainable Operations
We're building infrastructure that will operate for decades. That means responsible debris management, efficient resource use, and long-term thinking in everything from orbital design to office operations.
Every spacecraft we build includes end-of-life disposal capability. Our Green Space protocols exceed international guidelines. On the ground, our Munich campus runs on 100% renewable energy, and we offset launch emissions through verified carbon removal programs.
Hire for Slope, Not Intercept
We care more about learning velocity than years of experience. The best people here are the ones who got dramatically better after they joined — because the environment demanded it.
Some of our best engineers joined as recent graduates. Some of our most effective leaders came from outside aerospace entirely. What they share is intensity, curiosity, and the ability to operate in ambiguity. We invest heavily in people who show that trajectory.
A DAY AT ORBITEXSPACE
Morning Stand-up
Each team runs a 10-minute stand-up. No status reports — just blockers, decisions needed, and help requests. If there's nothing to say, the meeting ends early.
Deep Work Block
Mornings are protected for focused engineering work. No meetings before noon unless it's mission-critical. This is when the hard problems get solved.
Lunch & Cross-team
Catered lunch in the common area. Seating is intentionally mixed — propulsion engineers sit with data scientists, operations with commercial. The best ideas happen at lunch.
Collaboration & Reviews
Afternoons are for design reviews, code reviews, test planning, and cross-functional coordination. This is where subsystems come together into missions.
Lab & Test Time
Hardware teams head to the lab for integration work, testing, and hands-on problem solving. Software teams use this block for integration testing and deployment.
Wrap-up
Most people leave by 18:00. We don't glorify long hours. Sustained intensity over years requires recovery. During launch campaigns, the rhythm changes — but that's the exception, not the norm.
Benefits & Perks
Launch Access
Watch your work fly. Team members are invited to launch campaigns at our Andøya site.
Remote Flexibility
Engineering roles require on-site presence for hardware work. All other roles offer hybrid or remote options.
Learning Budget
€5,000 annual budget for conferences, courses, books, and professional development.
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, gym membership, and ergonomic workspace.
Relocation Support
Full relocation package for international hires including visa sponsorship, housing assistance, and language courses.
30 Days PTO
30 days paid time off plus public holidays. We believe rest makes better engineers.
Equity Participation
All full-time employees receive equity grants. When the company succeeds, everyone benefits.
Daily Meals
Catered lunch at the Munich campus. Coffee, snacks, and drinks available throughout the day.