Graduate Trainee, Space Safety Programme Coordination

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Paris; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency (ESA) offers the National Graduate Trainee Programme in Paris, inviting recent Master’s graduates to gain hands-on experience across space-related disciplines. Trainees are embedded within the Space Safety Programme Coordination Office, supporting the Head of Office and contributing to strategic activities and outreach.

The programme emphasizes cross-disciplinary knowledge, engineering and policy skills, and the ability to work in a diverse, international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in space policy, law, engineering or sciences.
• Recently completed or in final year of Master’s program.
• Able to work in a multicultural international team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Office in all duties.
• Conduct long-term studies to support ESA Strategy 2040 objectives.
• Assist in organizing events, reports, and external outreach for S2P.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Internship experience

Space sector knowledge

ESA programs knowledge

Education

Master's degree in space policy, law, engineering or sciences

Job description

The European Space Agency (ESA) offers the National Graduate Trainee Programme in Paris, inviting recent Master’s graduates to gain hands-on experience across space-related disciplines. Trainees are embedded within the Space Safety Programme Coordination Office, supporting the Head of Office and contributing to strategic activities and outreach.

The programme emphasizes cross-disciplinary knowledge, engineering and policy skills, and the ability to work in a diverse, international environment.