For professionals
Are you a professional looking to start your career in the space sector or to transition to a career in the space sector? The Space Career Launchpad can help you explore study pathways, access resources, and prepare for careers in the European space sector.
The Space Career Job Board helps connect talent with organisations across the European space sector. Whether you are a student, graduate or experienced professional, you can explore:
- Internships and graduate programmes
- Research positions and technical roles
- Full-time jobs in industry, start-ups and public institutions
Organisations can post vacancies free of charge visible to candidates across Europe.
Enhance your learning and skills through initiatives
Access free online courses, workshops and mentoring to grow your technical and business skills in Europe’s space sector and explore topics such as earth observation, satellite navigation, secure connectivity, space security, and entrepreneurship.
Learn through self-paced modules, live sessions and expert-led insights. Whether you want to understand space technologies, spot innovation opportunities or explore market applications, you can shape your learning journey to match your goals.
An introductory, self-paced course on secure satellite communications (SatCom) and GOVSATCOM, designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge.
Participants will explore:
- the fundamentals of satellite technology and communication systems
- how secure communication services are delivered
- the role of Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) for public authorities, security-critical operations and key infrastructure services across Europe
Through presentations, videos and practical examples, the programme helps learners build a solid understanding of secure SatCom systems and their real-world applications.
Ideal for anyone interested in space technologies, secure connectivity and public-sector communication systems.
GEO-ACADEMY offers free, self-paced online courses designed to help learners build practical skills in geospatial technologies, GIS and Earth observation.
Participants can learn how to:
- collect, analyse and use geospatial data to address real-world challenges
- strengthen technical skills in GIS, Earth observation and geospatial analysis
- gain hands-on experience with space-based data and its practical applications
This opportunity is particularly suited to students and early-career professionals who want to develop in-demand skills relevant to the European space ecosystem.
The JRC Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation offers accessible resources, datasets, tools and learning materials to support the use of Earth observation and satellite data. Through practical examples, tutorials and scientific content, it helps users understand how satellite-based information can be turned into actionable insights for real-world applications.
Designed for students, researchers and professionals, the Centre supports skills development and strengthens understanding of satellite monitoring and its growing importance across the European space ecosystem. It is a valuable starting point for anyone looking to build knowledge, explore practical uses of Earth observation, and support their professional development in the sector.