Careers at ESA

Ready to take your first step into the space sector? Applications for ESA’s 2027 Student Internship Programme are now open.

With a passion for both space systems engineering and emerging technologies, Ilja Skrypnyk's journey at the European Space Agency showcases the breadth of opportunities offered through the Junior Professional (JP) Programme. In this interview, Ilja shares how the JP experience allowed him to explore multiple domains, build a strong international network and grow both professionally and personally while contributing to ESA’s mission. If you’re looking to combine technical excellence with real impact in a dynamic international environment, the ESA Junior Professional Programme is a unique opportunity to launch your career.

With a strong foundation in embedded systems and hands-on experience working on Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 at ArianeGroup, Philippe Grisard brought his expertise into the European Space Agency through the Junior Professional (JP) Programme in 2022. In this interview, Philippe reflects on how the JP Programme allowed him to expand beyond his initial field, support teams in navigating evolving software and Agile practices and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and scale of the European space sector. If you’re looking to kick-start your career in a similarly dynamic and impactful environment, the ESA Junior Professional Programme offers a unique gateway into Europe’s space activities.

Laurène Delsupexhe discovered a passion for space during her engineering studies, pursued that passion and is now contributing to cutting-edge propulsion projects at the European Space Agency. In this interview, Laurène reflects on her path to ESA, the highlights of her JP experience and how the programme has accelerated both her technical growth and her international network.