Apply before next week! + 20 new European space jobs

Don't miss JPP deadlines. Plus roles at Thales, ISISPACE, GomSpace and the networking move that actually works

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Jaime Martín
May 29, 2025

New Thursday, new jobs!

It’s amazing to see more people finding their way here each week. A big welcome to all of you.

This week's job hunt has turned up another interesting mix. I've tried to find a balance, so expect roles for seasoned pros, but also a few that could be a solid entry point into the European space industry. We have hands-on AIT work, systems engineering, research positions that go beyond the surface, and project management roles with real impact.

Let's see if your next coffee break includes a job application. You can always thank me later ;)

🚀 Spotlight: Jobs on findaspacejob.com

Some new opportunities have been added over the past days:

  1. Satellite Electronics Test Engineer @ Thales (Italy) – if you know your way around a test bench, look at this.

  2. Flight Software Engineer @ ESA (Netherlands) – although temporal role, it’s a great opportunity.

The site is being updated pretty much daily. Don't just wait for this email if you're actively looking. (And yes, feedback or specific job requests? Hit reply.)

🚀 ESA Junior Professional Roles – Deadline Next Week!

If you're looking to kickstart your career at the European Space Agency, this is a big one. A number of their Junior Professional Programme (JPP) positions are closing applications next week.

These aren't just any entry-level jobs; the JPP is a serious launchpad. We're talking roles like:

  • Junior Professional in Chemical Propulsion, AI, Electronics, System Engineering, Quantum, Mission Analysis, Operations…

  • And more.

This is your chance to work at one of the biggest players in the European space sector, gain incredible experience and actually work on projects that matter.

Find these specific roles here and get your application in before the 5th of June!

🛰️ This week’s top jobs

Engineering

Operations & Business

Research & Early-Stage

🧠 This week’s experiment

Okay, this week you’ve got homework. If you’re really looking for a job, I suggest you do things differently. Most people read and then do nothing, though, so here’s a challenge:

Find someone doing work that genuinely fascinates you (not just any random engineer, but someone whose job you're actually curious about). There must be plenty: a launcher operations manager, someone designing inspace propulsion systems, a business developer for EO data… Up to you.

Then ask them something specific. Not "give me a job" (I’ve got so many like these, haha) but something like: "I noticed your recent post about …" or directly questions about their job responsibilities.

Space people love talking about space (at least I do). Most will happily spend some time explaining why their bit of the industry is both the most exciting and often the most frustrating thing ever.

Of course, you need to actually be curious about their answer, not just hunting for job referrals. Genuine interest is obvious, and so is the fake stuff.

What’s the worst that happens? They ignore you. And the best? Well, you learn and get a new connection. Cold selling in a nutshell.

🔗 Help This Community Grow

I need your help to expand our reach:

  1. Tell me: Which company (or kind of role) should I add next? I’ll use your replies to prioritise upcoming job hunts.

  2. Share: Know someone looking for a role in space? Forward this email or share findaspacejob.com — your share helps grow this for everyone.

  3. Build with me: Have you got any feedback for the newsletter or board? The more feedback, the better the site becomes.

Your input directly shapes our next steps!

That is the roundup for Issue #8! Hopefully there is something in there that sparks your interest or gives you an idea.

More roles will hit findaspacejob.com during the week, so keep an eye out.

Until next Thursday,

Jaime
Find a Space Job

P.S. Let me know if the cold outreach works!

P.S. (x2) The CV review spot is still a thing. If you want a fresh pair of eyes on yours, reply with your CV and what you are aiming for. I pick one each week. No promises, but you could be next.

P.S. (x3) Connect on LinkedIn and follow the Find a Space Job for updates between issues.

👉 Looking for a role?
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📣 Hiring in aerospace?
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