Career
Marco Sieber and Valère Girardin at Aereospace Job Fair in Luzern - 22 May, from 2.30pm
Register here to discover your career path through "one-on-one" talks and listen to pitches from aerospace companies.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with Valère Girardin from the Beyond LEO Group at ESA's Space Transportation Directorate and asking questions to the new Swiss astronaut, Marco Sieber!
We foster careers in space from Switzerland
career@space-exchange.ch
Are you a student or a young graduate?
Are you interested in space? You can apply for these ESA entry level programme.
ESA Young Graduate Program (YGT) every year in February
ESA Internship every year in November
Enhance your space career journey with these steps:
Get news, hints and tips for your career in the space field by fill in our career form
Tips for YGT Application: Uncover valuable hints for a successful application to ESA Young Graduate Trainee positions here.
Attend ESA Webinars: Explore recorded 2023 Testimonials and Q&A sessions. Access Now.
Listen to 'ESA YGTs answering your questions' on YouTube.
Application Preparation: Craft a standout Motivation Letter by incorporating your life experiences. Utilize insights from the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
Get personalized advisory for you application: contact one of SXS counsellors or write to caree@space-exchange.ch
SXS Movetia grants for internships in Space
SXS Career and Movetia offer grants within the Swiss-European Mobility Programme for internships in the space field to students enrolled in a University or Fachhochschule /Haute école in Switzerland.
Explore career insights, tips, and the latest news to navigate your path in the dynamic world of space exploration.
Meet our counsellors
Are you a PhD student or a post Doc?
Do you have a passion for space? ESA offer you different programmes:
Are you space professional?
Professional training
Space Exchange Switzerland has the task to facilitate, in cooperation with professional associations and educational institutions, the organization of professional training (especially courses for specialists) in the field of space.
ESA released the new industry training courses for 2023 available on ESA Learning Hub.
Career at ESA and in the space field
ESA is Europe’s gateway to space and is focused on the peaceful exploration of space. European scientists, engineers and business professionals work together across various domains related to space exploration, research and technology development.
ESA is 5th most attractive employer for Swiss engineering students ranking (source: Universum survey 2024)
You can also search for your preferred commercial space company in ESA Match