The European Space Agency offers a four-year Junior Professional Programme for early-career specialists with a Master’s degree and under three years of experience, providing a structured path toward a permanent role.
This programme is designed as a structured entry point for early-career professionals aiming for a long-term career at the European Space Agency. Participants commit to a four-year initial term to build expertise and gain hands-on experience, with the programme serving as a direct pathway to a permanent position within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support ESA initiatives by rotating through various departments and interacting with external stakeholders.
- Play a role in major space missions, including Earth observation, planetary exploration, or satellite development, either directly or indirectly.
- Collaborate with industry partners, research institutions, and other international space agencies while working across different ESA departments.
Requirements
- Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Have fewer than three years of professional work experience.
- Be a citizen of an ESA Member State, an Associate Member, or Canada as a Cooperating State.
- Demonstrate a strong, long-term commitment to working at the European Space Agency.
What the company offers
- A competitive salary.
- Comprehensive health and social security coverage.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Relocation support, including travel and accommodation assistance.
- Dedicated mentoring and professional training to accelerate career growth.
- Access to a tailored learning programme, including technical training, leadership workshops and personal development courses.
About the company
The European Space Agency operates as a truly international organization, employing staff from across its 23 Member States and beyond. The Junior Professional Programme offers participants the chance to work in a collaborative and diverse environment alongside experts from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
- The European Space Agency operates as a truly international organization, employing staff from across its 23 Member States and beyond.
- The Junior Professional Programme offers participants the chance to work in a collaborative and diverse environment alongside experts from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
How to apply
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