02/02/2026
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The 2026 ESA Graduate Trainee positions are actually open! If you happen to’re enthusiastic about engineering, science, IT or enterprise, that is your likelihood to show your goals into actuality.
Step into a novel function the place you’ll contribute to inspiring house missions and work alongside main scientists, engineers and professionals from throughout Europe. At ESA, you’ll be a part of a various and supportive worldwide staff, united by one shared mission: the peaceable exploration and use of house for the advantage of humanity.
Uncover extra and apply in the present day! Your street to house begins right here.
Learn how to apply?
- Discover our ESA Graduate Trainee alternatives here.
- Choose the chance that pursuits you essentially the most and suits finest along with your tutorial background and aspirations. Every candidate can submit as much as three purposes so it’s worthwhile taking the time to learn every alternative to make sure you do not miss the one(s) that might be a match.
- Register and create your candidate profile along with your CV and motivation letter.
- Apply! It is possible for you to to trace the standing of your utility all through the method by logging into your candidate profile.
Who can apply?
To use for the EGT Programme, you have to be:
- a pupil within the remaining 12 months of a Grasp’s diploma or a current graduate in engineering, science, IT or enterprise providers. You need to have graduated by the point you begin your traineeship and be capable of present us with a replica of your diploma inside three months of your beginning date however you shouldn’t have a couple of 12 months {of professional} expertise after commencement.
- a citizen of one of many ESA Member States, Associate Members, European Cooperating States or Canada as a Cooperating State (the full list of eligible nationalities is given in the footer of each vacancy).
What we offer
- A unique professional experience as part of a team of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe, working together on inspiring space missions in an international, multicultural and friendly environment.
- A great opportunity to gain extensive experience that could open doors to a long-term career within Europe’s space sector.
- A one-year contract (with possible extension to a second year) with 2.5 days’ paid leave per month.
- Excellent employment conditions, including a monthly salary exempt from nationwide revenue tax in ESA Member States.
- Journey bills reimbursed in the beginning and finish of the contract.
- Expatriation allowance and/or an set up allowance on arrival in case you transfer from one other nation.
- Affiliation to ESA’s complete social safety scheme and pension scheme.
Wish to be taught extra?
Discover detailed data on the EGT Programme and answers to your most common questions on the dedicated FAQ page. Check out this page to discover other programmes available at ESA!
Join our information sessions
We will be holding three information sessions during which you can find out more about the EGT Programme and submit your questions about this unique opportunity.
5 February | Hosted on Webex This data session will clarify the varied entry-level programmes obtainable at ESA with a deal with the EGT Programme. This on-line occasion may even embrace a Q&A session. |
12 February | Hosted on YouTube Be part of former ESA Analysis Fellow Maggie Lieu together with present EGTs as they share the work they do on ESA tasks, their private expertise of the appliance course of and the ideas and methods they discovered when making use of to ESA. |
17 February | Hosted on Webex Get to know Younger ESA and listen to about their many dynamic actions. This group connects lots of of younger ESA professionals to work on widespread targets starting from sustainability tasks to connecting with business to social occasions, to call just some! With alternatives for everybody to attach, interact and contribute to the colourful work of ESA, Younger ESA is especially suited to EGTs becoming a member of the Company. |
Life at ESA
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