At EUSPA, we connect innovation and talent to turn Europe’s space assets into real benefits for people and businesses. Joining EUSPA means contributing to the varying components of the EU Space Programme and EU’s strategic autonomy, digital transformation, and sustainability goals.
EUSPA offers two types of contracts for staff positions:
Temporary Agents
Contract Agents
All available vacancies are published on our Careers page.
Where is EUSPA located?
EUSPA has staff working across the European Union. In addition to our headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, we have offices in:
Working at EUSPA
When working at EUSPA, you can expect:
A multicultural environment with a diverse workforce and work-life balance
A competitive remuneration
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible working arrangements
A minimum of 24 working days of leave every year
Access to a wide range of training courses and professional development opportunities
Tuition for children at international and European schools
Insurance against sickness, accident and occupational disease
A competitive pension scheme
Recruitment timeline
EUSPA Selection Process Overview
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Vacancy notice publication
Familiarise yourself with the tasks and responsibilities, and read the requirements carefully.
Submitting your application
Create your account in the EUSPA e-recruitment tool. See whether your application suits the eligibility criteria.
* Submit your application before the deadline to ensure it’s considered.
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Assessment of applications
All eligible applications are scored. In case of many applicants, there might be pre-recorded interviews.
* Applications will be assessed within 2 to 5 weeks after the deadline.
Interview and written test
Selected candidates are invited for a written test and a live interview.
*Interviews and written tests are typically scheduled within 1 to 3 weeks after the assessment phase.
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Interview with Appointing Authority
Candidates are invited for a 2nd interview with EUSPA’s Appointing Authority.
*The interview with the Appointing Authority usually takes place within 1 to 3 weeks after the previous stage.
Outcomes
The Appointing Authority decides on whom to offer the position, and establishes a reserve list. All candidates receive their outcome.
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Disclaimer
All times are indicative and can change depending on the nature of the vacancy, availability of the selection board members, and other factors.
What about traineeships?
We provide university students, graduates and postgraduates with a hands-on experience on the EU Space Programme and the work of EU institutions.
As an EUSPA trainee, you will benefit from mentoring and connecting with fellow trainees and space professionals.
We currently offer two types of traineeships:
Regular paid traineeships (1,500 EUR per month, up to 12 months)
Short-term unpaid traineeship (up to three months)
