ESA 2025 ESA internship opportunities are now live! Positions are open in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, economics, and administrative services.

This is your chance to launch your career in the extraordinary world of space exploration — don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading space organisations!

Duration:

Three to six months.

Who can apply?          

You are a student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level. You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship.

Only citizens of one of the ESA Member States, Associate Members, certain European Cooperating States (the full list of eligible countries is provided in each vacancy notice) or Canada as a Cooperating State can be considered.

When do they start?

• Opportunities are published from now until 30 November 2024.
• December – March: shortlisting and selection of candidates.
• February – October: internships can start any time during this period and the starting date will be established by mutual agreement
• All non-selected candidates can expect to receive an answer by the end of February.

Space is closer than you think – apply now !

About ESA:

We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space.