Summer Jobs at Skynopy, ESA and more!

Hello everyone,

A common question I get is: "Do I need a 'space' background to work in the space industry?"

The short answer is no. In fact, some of the most interesting people in this field come from completely different high-tech industries.

This week, our Community Spotlight features Aman Kapoor, who has a deep interest in both Formula 1 and space. You can connect with him below!

Jobs first.

🚀 Spotlight: New on findaspacejob.com

Here are a few of the fresh roles added directly to the site this week.

• Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer @ ESA (Netherlands)

  👉 Great opportunity to join ESA for PNT and related

• Satellite Communications Systems Engineer @ Skynopy (France)

  👉 Last week we spoke with Skynopy’s CEO and this is a TOP role that you don’t often get the chance to even apply to: check this role if you want to work with cutting edge technology.

• Network Engineering Internship @ Skynopy (France)

• Software Engineering Internship @ Skynopy (France)

Community Spotlight: Meet Aman Kapoor

This week I had a great chat with Aman Kapoor, a recent MSc Aerospace Engineering graduate from the University of Leeds who has hands-on experience with the Leeds Gryphon Racing team.

We talked about his interest in both Formula 1 and space, and how skills can transfer between the two. Obvious things like aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and simulation are a clear bridge.

But it’s true that while the fundamental physics are the same… the applications are very different. In F1 you’re dealing with rapid heat dissipation in an atmosphere, while in space you have to manage heat in a vacuum. And for reentry vehicles, you mostly have to manage heat at hypersonic speeds… not quite an F1 car 😅

We also spoke about the realities of the job hunt, especially the extra hurdles you face as an international student in Europe (like some of you reading this!). It's a topic I know many of you can relate to: managing visas applications on top of everything else…

Aman is open for opportunities in both the space and the automotive industry… I tried my best convincing him to stay in the space industry but I’ll need your help, haha

👉 Connect with Aman here (and tell him rockets and satellites are better than cars 😉

He's a very knowledgeable engineer with great hands-on experience and a perfect example of the talent in this community.

He also said is open to connect with other job seekers in a similar position as him, so just reach out!

🔗 Help This Community Grow

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

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Your input directly shapes our next steps!

More to come next week!

Until next Thursday,

Jaime
Find a Space Job

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