ESA Student Internships 2027 are now open
Ready to take your first step into the space sector? Applications for ESA’s 2027 Student Internship Programme are now open.
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Latest from ESA Careers
Discover the latest news from ESA Careers. From career opportunities and programmes to events and stories from our people, find out what’s happening across ESA and explore where a career with us could take you.
Hear from Ilja Skrypnyk
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.
Hear from Philippe Grisard
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.
Hear from Laurène Delsupexhe
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.
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Meet us at a careers event
Come and meet us! Throughout the year, ESA takes part in careers fairs, conferences and events where you can discover more about our work, explore career opportunities and speak directly with people from across the Agency.
WINA Leuven networking evening
ESA will participate in a networking event for students of maths, computer science, physics and advanced studies at KU Leuven.
Leuven, België
10th Silesian Science Festival Katowice
'Invent the Future. Katowice – City of Science of the Future' is a competition open to all students at universities affiliated with the Katowice – City of Science Academic Consortium who wish to play an active role in the development of the City of Katowice. The main task for participants will be to work in teams to develop, within 24 hours, an original and innovative project relating to a selected area of the City of Katowice’s operations. The competition offers the opportunity to work on ideas in fields such as health and medicine, transport and mobility, education and science, culture and the arts, ecology and sustainable development, management and administration, the economy and entrepreneurship, law, IT and construction.
Katowice, Polen
The XXII Career Development Roundtable
The International Organizations Career Development Roundtable (CDR) brings together International Organizations across the multi-lateral sector, in particular from the United Nations System, the European Union, International Financial Institutions, as well as the national public sector, academia and private institutions.
Tallinn, Estland
Switch to Space 5
Flying to the Moon and Further –
Belgium embraces the challenge
As the race to the Moon accelerates, Belgium plays an important role through its industry and research. This session explores the challenges and opportunities in contributing to future lunar missions.
Watermael-Boitsfort, België