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Join Our Team! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill several key roles. While we've highlighted our most sought-after positions below, we value diverse talents and interests. If you're passionate about a role not listed here, don't hesitate to apply using the links provided. Your enthusiasm could be the perfect fit for Orbit NTNU!
Available Positions
ADCS Engineer
Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) is the control and estimation of the satellites attitude. Ensuring pointing capability for solar charging and communications. Our work ranges from designing systems for attitude acquisition, control and dynamic models to simulations and hands-on testing. Every task you take on will contribute directly to the satellite’s ability to operate autonomously — a capability that is absolutely essential for its survival in orbit. We have no strict academic requirements to join ADCS. However, we appreciate a familiarity with either linear algebra, kinematics, control systems, estimations or the embedded implementation of the aforementioned. But the greatest skill to have is eagerness to learn, contribute, and be a good team member. If you want to challenge yourself to grow academically, apply knowledge from your lectures and keep a satellite stable in orbit, ADCS is the place for you.
BioSat Payload Engineer
Orbit NTNU’s BioSat Project is a student-led satellite mission aiming to cultivate a plant in low Earth orbit within a 10 × 10 × 30 cm CubeSat. As a Payload Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of the biological payload and its life support systems, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will have several key responsibilities: design and develop payload subsystems including seed containment and plant life support, conduct laboratory experiments related to plant growth and environmental conditions, document experimental procedures, results, and design decisions, and collaborate with the payload team to ensure alignment with overall mission objectives. We Are Looking For Students in biology or biotechnology, preferably with laboratory and plant-related experience. Interest in space-based biological experiments and applied engineering are a plus. Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team and availability of approximately 15 hours per week is needed. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of biology, engineering, and space technology, develop practical laboratory and documentation skills, and contribute to an ambitious satellite mission in collaboration with industry partners.
Embedded Software Engineer
The embedded software group doesn’t just develop satellite software; we also try to become the best embedded engineers at NTNU. The embedded software group develops the somftware for BioSat, and maintains operational orbiting satellites. As an Embedded software engineer in Orbit NTNU, you will have responsibility for bringing the satellite’s onboard computer to life. The low-level software that keeps the satellite operational will be in your hands. Therefore, your role will be critical to ensuring the code is functional, bug-free, and safe. RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing large software systems, implementing the ADCS group’s control systems, writing maintainable and optimized software in the C programming language, testing software to ensure correct functionality, working with low-level systems and operating systems. REQUIREMENTS: Self-driven, knowledge of low-level software, knowledge of C, knowledge of operating systems (Optional, but huge bonus!). We have both coursing and a text wiki that will quickly bring you up to speed with everything we do! On top of challenging yourself technically, academically and professionally, you will be a part of a very social group where you will make friends for life.
Event Team Member
Are you organized, social, and excited about creating experiences? Do you want hands-on experience with project coordination? Then the Event Team is for you! The Event Team is responsible for building the vibrant culture at Orbit. We plan and coordinate social events, and events to help you as a student. We host events like summer parties, “Shut up & Write”-sessions, and even a gala from time to time! You won’t have to host every event yourself, but you’ll help ensure that Orbit always has something happening! By creating consistent and engaging activities, the Event Team strengthens our community, improves member experience and ensures that everything Orbit accomplishes is celebrated. Orbit NTNUs mission is to prepare students for the space industry by developing practical skills, knowledge, and experience. We have a large diversity of study programs in Orbit with more than 35 different study programs represented! This is a unique opportunity to gain organizational experience and be a part of an organization with a larger purpose! Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out, I’d love to hear from you. Aurora Vannebo Teamleader Event, Orbit NTNU
HR-Member
Orbit NTNU is seeking motivated individuals to join our HR team. With Orbit's remarkable growth in recent years, our HR team, is dedicated to elevating Orbit into an even better student organization, not just in Trondheim but also within the space industry. As a member of the HR team, you will have an important role in shaping our workforce and nurturing a thriving organizational culture. Your responsibilities include a wide range of tasks, including overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, and cultivating a work environment that fosters both growth and innovation. Collaborating with other teams, mediating employee relations, addressing concerns, and promoting a harmonious and inclusive workplace. When it comes to qualifications, we are on the lookout for social, people-oriented, and highly motivated individuals! The only requirement is a genuine desire to work with people and an interest in work culture and administration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Marketing Team Member
Are you creative? Can you communicate effectively? Orbit NTNU’s primary mission is to help its members build the knowledge, experience, and skills to become a part of the space industry. For that we need marketing. Our team is responsible for Orbit’s reputation. Joining us, you’ll do a variety of tasks: writing articles for our website, creating social media posts, photographing/videographing our members and their work, and so on. We’re a pretty small team in an otherwise very large student organization. That means you’ll potentially get to exert a lot of influence over how Orbit will appear both internally and externally going forward. We’d love it if you have any ideas about what marketing should do in the future! Prior experience in marketing/communications is a huge bonus, but not required. Enthusiasm goes a long way! Contact me if you have questions regarding this role. I’d love to hear from you. Magnus Kolstad Team Lead Marketing, Orbit NTNU
Mechanical Engineer
As a mechanical engineer at Orbit NTNU, you will be responsible for designing and developing the mechanical systems and structures that make up our satellite. This will involve using computer-aided design software (CAD) to create and analyze designs, finite element analysis (FEA) for simulating, as well as developing and testing prototypes to ensure that they meet performance and reliability requirements. You will also be responsible for collaborating with other team members, and teams, to integrate the mechanical systems into the overall satellite design. As well as maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of all mechanical systems. In addition, you will be expected to identify and address any issues that arise during development and testing. If you want to take part in our amazing journey towards space, and have a passion for mechanical work send an application and tell us about yourself, and how you can help us reach space!
Open Application
We are always on the lookout for new talent. If you feel that Orbit is for you, feel free to apply. Outside the recruitment period we will not send out rejection letters or follow up applicants unless we invite you to an interview.
Satellite Communication Engineer
Are you interested in programming and the physics behind wireless communication? Then a member of the Satellite Communications Team is where you want to be! We work on a wide range of tasks, but our main goals are to communicate with the satellites and ensure stable communication. A satellite communications engineer might be the most versatile position in Orbit NTNU. We are tasked with everything from designing the onboard communication equipment to writing programs that control the satellite remotely. Since this team has several challenges, you can work on whatever you find the most interesting. For instance, this could be developing command systems that remotely control satellites, monitoring potential problems, collecting all necessary data and maintaining the antenna ground station on campus. The Satellite Communications Team seeks highly motivated students who find wireless communication interesting! Students skilled in Python, software-defined radio and the physics of electromagnetic radiation are desired. Still, the most valued qualities are the willingness to spend time and effort ensuring our satellite communication goes well. You will learn how Orbit NTNU communicates with the satellites and how it works, so no skills are required!
Systems Engineer
Are you the kind of person who enjoys looking at the big picture and understanding how everything works together? Are you eager to work among enthusiastic peers, as well as connect with experts within the space community? Become a Systems Engineer! RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of complex engineering systems. This includes everything from the electrical and power systems to the communication systems. You will work closely with other team members to ensure the subsystems are properly integrated and meet all necessary performance and reliability requirements. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining documentation for all subsystems and tracking and addressing any issues arising during development and testing.
Test Engineer
Are you passionate about space technology and eager to work hands-on with real satellites? Orbit NTNU is looking for students to join our Test Team and help ensure the success of our missions. As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in verifying that our satellites not only function as intended but can also withstand the extreme forces of launch and the harsh conditions of space. This is your chance to gain practical experience in one of the most exciting and interdisciplinary fields in engineering. You will design, plan, and execute tests for our satellites, both those that follow industry standards and custom tests we develop ourselves in order to ensure mission success. You will also prepare and run through test campaigns in collaboration with multiple technical teams, document test results for launch providers and stakeholders, work directly with the space industry and apply professional standards in every step and utilize laboratory facilities provided by NTNU or our sponsors for hands-on testing. Why Join Us? You will be in an interdisciplinary Environment: Test engineering for space requires expertise from many fields—mechanical, electrical, software, and more. We welcome all technically minded individuals. You will get industry Exposure: You’ll work with real space industry standards and gain insight into professional practices. You will get hands-on experience: From vibration tests to thermal vacuum testing, you’ll be involved in the processes that make space missions possible. If you’re curious and excited about contributing to Norway’s student space missions, you should apply!
Web Developer
Web Developer As a Web Developer at Orbit, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the organisation’s internal and external web platforms. This includes developing modern user interfaces with a variety of up-to-date technologies, creating reliable backend services, and working with database solutions to support new and existing source systems across the organisation. If you’re driven by design and user experience, you’ll help shape the visual identity of Orbit, responsive interfaces. You’ll turn complex functionality into clean, engaging experiences where UX and aesthetics truly matter. If you’re excited by systems, data, and logic, you’ll work behind the scenes on APIs, databases, and integrations that securely move critical data across multiple platforms. This is where reliability, performance, and structure come together, where you can thrive in a complex environment. If you want to do it all, you can do it all. At Orbit, being a Web Developer means connecting visual identity with robust systems, working across programming languages and technologies to deliver complete, scalable solutions. It is beneficial to have experience with modern Web Development Technologies such as NEXTJS & REACT and a working knowledge of end-to-end system development, including development, deployment, and production environments. We are very excited to meet you! See you soon.