Job Description

ReOrbit builds software-defined satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO), making space connectivity more intelligent, flexible and accessible.

Our two product lines are Silta, a small GEO communications satellite, and OrbitCloud®, a regional LEO satellite network combining private 5G connectivity with AI processing in space.

We're 150+ people across Helsinki and Bengaluru, with our first satellite launch planned for 2027.

Now we're looking for curious, ambitious students who want to challenge conventional thinking and explore new ideas through their thesis work.

What could you work on?

We don't have a fixed list of thesis topics. Instead, we want to hear what you would like to explore.

Here are some of the areas where we're building, solving problems and pushing boundaries.

Satellite Engineering

• Propulsion: How satellites move, adjust their orbits and stay in position.
• Attitude & Orbit Control (AOCS/GNC): How satellites know where they are and point in precisely the right direction.
• Power & Avionics: How satellites generate, store and manage electricity, and control onboard systems.
• Structures & Thermal: How we build lightweight satellites that survive extreme conditions in space.
• Systems Engineering: How everything comes together into one functioning satellite.

Software, AI & Connectivity

• Flight Software: The software that operates and controls satellites.
• Communications & Payloads: How satellites connect people, devices and networks on Earth.
• AI & Data Processing: What becomes possible when information is processed directly in space?
• Satellite Networks: How multiple satellites could operate together as an intelligent network.

Building & Operating Satellites

• Integration & Testing: How we make sure complex systems work before launch.
• Mission Operations: How satellites are monitored, controlled and operated from Earth.
• Quality & Reliability: How to build systems that must perform reliably in space.

Business, People & Growth

Great technology alone doesn't build a successful space company.

We're equally interested in ideas related to:

• Finance and business operations
• People, HR and organisational development
• Sales, marketing and customer understanding
• Strategy, business models and commercial opportunities

Something completely different? We'd love to hear it.

Some of the most interesting ideas emerge when different disciplines meet. You might spot an opportunity we haven't even considered.

Who are we looking for?

Students preparing for their Master's Thesis who:

• Are curious, ambitious and eager to learn.
• Enjoy solving complex problems and challenging assumptions.
• Think independently and aren't afraid to propose something unconventional.
• Can turn an interesting idea into a research question and explore how to investigate it.
• Are motivated to create something meaningful.

You don't need previous space industry experience. We value fresh perspectives, initiative and the ability to learn.

What makes you stand out?

We're especially interested in people who have demonstrated curiosity and initiative beyond their great coursework.

Maybe you've built something, challenged an established approach, explored an unusual research question or combined knowledge from different fields.

We don't expect you to know everything. We want to understand how you think.

Why ReOrbit?

You'll have the opportunity to explore a real-world challenge in a growing space technology company, potentially collaborating with specialists working on next-generation satellite systems.

We're a team that values innovation, ownership, velocity, integrity and open communication. You'll find people from different backgrounds, working together on some remarkably complex challenges.

And we're still building. There's room for new thinking.

How to apply

We're not looking for generic applications or perfectly polished proposals. We're looking for original thinking, intellectual curiosity and the ambition to explore something meaningful.

We ask you to share your thesis idea, explain why it matters and tell us how you would approach it.

Please also include your academic transcript and information about your studies and availability.

Your proposal doesn't need to be a finished research plan. A thoughtful starting point is enough.

How it works

1. Tell us about your idea. Submit your application, including your proposal and academic background before the end of 22/11.
2. Let's explore it together. We'll review the applications with our teams and invite selected students for a discussion.
3. Shape the opportunity. Where there's a strong match, we'll explore the thesis topic, potential supervision and practical arrangements together.

We'll consider applications across our teams, but not every proposal will lead to a thesis opportunity.

The future of space hasn't been written yet. What would you contribute?