Netherlands

Aerospace & Defence

Belgium

Denmark

Germany

Czechia

Luxembourg

Norway

Sweden

Switzerland

ESA is always on the look-out for talented new people from engineering, science, IT, natural/social science, business and administration services (law, finance, communications, human resources, facility management). From entry-level programmes to ESA staff positions, learn everything you need to know on www.esa.int/careers ! We are looking forward to hearing from you.

ESA Recruits!

English

The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching another call for applications this February for Graduate Trainees!

The ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT) Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in the development and operation of space missions in an international and multicultural environment. Every year in February, we offer about 100 job opportunities in science and engineering, information technology, natural or social science or business.

Join this live webinar event to discover everything you need to know about the programme, ask your questions and get a head start on preparing your application. Your path to space begins at ESA!

Please note to qualify for the EGT programme you must be:
- A student in the final year of a Master’s degree at university or having just graduated.
- A citizen of one of the following ESA Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia as Associate Members, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States.

Astronomy

Business engineering

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Computer science

Earth sciences

Electrical engineering

Environmental studies and forestry

Materials science and engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical engineering

Physics

Space sciences

Systems science

Master

Become a Graduate Trainee at the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched another call for applications this February for Young Graduate Trainees! 

The Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in the development and operation of space missions in an international and multicultural environment. Every year in February, we offer about 100 job opportunities in science and engineering, information technology, natural or social science or business. 

Join this live webinar event to discover everything you need to know about the programme, ask your questions and get a head start on preparing your application. Your path to space begins at ESA!

Please note to qualify for the YGT programme you must be: 
- A student in the final year of a Master’s degree at university or having just graduated.
- A citizen of one of the following ESA Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia as Associate Members, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria and Cyprus as European Cooperating States.

Business administration and economics

Geography

Life sciences

Apply for the YGT programme at ESA!

The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching another call for applications this February for Young Graduate Trainees! 

The Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in the development and operation of space missions in an international and multicultural environment. Every year in February, we offer about 100 job opportunities in science and engineering, information technology, natural or social science or business. 

Join this live webinar event to discover everything you need to know about the programme, ask your questions and get a head start on preparing your application. Your path to space begins at ESA!

Please note to qualify for the YGT programme you must be: 
- A student in the final year of a Master’s degree at university or having just graduated.
- A citizen of one of the following ESA Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia as Associate Members, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria and Cyprus as European Cooperating States.

Civil engineering

Launch your Career! ESA's Young Graduate Trainee Programme

Year of experience

2 years

1 year

3 years

No experience

The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching another call for applications this February for Young Graduate Trainees! 

The Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in the development and operation of space missions in an international and multicultural environment. Every year in February, we offer about 100 job opportunities in science and engineering, information technology, natural or social science or business. 

Join this live webinar event to discover everything you need to know about the programme, ask your questions and get a head start on preparing your application. Your path to space begins at ESA!

Agriculture

Anthropology

Archaeology

Architecture and design

Biology

Divinity

Education

Finance

History

Human physical performance and recreation

Journalism, media studies and communication

Linguistics and languages

Literature and arts

Luxury and fashion

Marketing

Medicine

Military sciences

Other

Philosophy

Political science

Psychology

Public administration

Religion

Sociology

Transportation

ESA's Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunities

The European Space Agency (ESA) have launched a new entry level programme this year! 

Do you have a strong interest in space? And would you like to develop your career further? Open to Master’s degree graduates with 2-3 years of professional experience, and to citizens of one of the ESA Member States, Associate Members, or Canada as a Cooperating State. This programme offers a three-year placement with the opportunity to join ESA’s permanent workforce upon completion. 

Join this live webinar event to learn everything about this brand-new programme, ask your questions and get a head start on preparing your application for mid-November. Space awaits you!

ESA's New Junior Professional Programme

Create an account to receive personalised invitations to career live streams and job openings