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European Space Agency (ESA)

The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organisation with its headquarters in Paris. It designs and runs civil space programmes with member states and industry. Careers span engineering, science, operations, and programme control.

Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC

Headquarters
Paris, France
Institution type
international organization
Family
European Union
Open roles
2 open roles

Eligibility and conditions

Eligibility
Most staff posts are open to nationals of ESA member states.
Clearance
Some security-related and site-access posts require a national clearance.
Languages
English and French are official languages; English is the main working language in most directorates.

Open roles

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Earth Observation Analyst

ESAFrascati, ItalyCloses 5 Nov 2026

Mock ESRIN analyst working security-adjacent EO products. Not taken from ESA recruiting pages.

Space Systems Engineer

ESANoordwijk, NetherlandsCloses 8 Oct 2026

Sample ESTEC systems-engineering post on a security-relevant space programme. Written as catalog fiction.

Salary references

Sample data for layout — not live pay, not an official scale. Round figures only.
Career levelOrganization gradeSample figure
Young graduateA1€50,000 per year
Engineer / specialistA2€70,000 per year
Senior specialistA3€90,000 per year
Head of sectionA4€115,000 per year

Benefits

  • Expatriation allowance
  • Education grant for dependent children
  • Medical coverage for staff and dependants
  • Flexible working arrangements

Official links

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Related organizations

Same family: European Union