Save the Date: Space Your Career at EUSPA Career Day 2026
Every day, millions of people rely on space-based services to navigate, stay connected, respond to emergencies and better understand our planet. Behind these services are people with a wide range of skills working together to transform space technology into practical solutions. Could you be one of them?
Why should you attend EUSPA Career Day?
EUSPA Career Day is not only a recruitment event. It’s an opportunity for professionals and graduates to go behind the scenes of EUSPA. Discover how we operate at the heart of EU space activities, meet the people who make it possible, and find out how you could play your role in what is now one of the Union's most vital technologies.
“EUSPA continues to grow, both in terms of responsibilities and talent. Joining the Agency means becoming part of a dynamic organisation offering diverse career opportunities across many fields, not only for space engineers, but also for lawyers, security professionals and many other experts who contribute to Europe’s space ambitions,” confirmed Rodrigo da Costa, EUSPA Executive Director, while underlining how staff is a key asset for the Agency.
What to expect
Whether you are exploring your first career opportunity or looking for your next professional challenge, EUSPA Career Day will give you practical insights into working at the Agency, at every level. You will learn about our recruitment process and get a taste of EUSPA’s workings.
Presentations and moderated panel discussions will cover several topics in the following sessions:
- About EUSPA – an overview of what EUSPA does as an EU agency, how it implements the EU’s Space Programme.
- Job Opportunities and Careers – information about EUSPA’s growth strategy, the different types of positions available across various sites, future plans, and current industry trends.
- Working at EUSPA – our Agency’s staff will share their personal experiences, professional development paths and what makes working at EUSPA rewarding.
Practical workshops
EUSPA’s Human Resources (HR) Department will provide hands-on guidance during two workshops.
- Talent development and working conditions – Find out about the learning and development opportunities available, and learn more about working conditions, including details on teleworking and employee benefits.
- How to start your career at EUSPA – Learn how to interpret vacancy notices, complete applications effectively and prepare for an interview.
Chat and connect
Engage with our recruitment team via chat to discuss career and HR-related questions. You can also schedule a short one-to-one chat for more personalised advice.
Who should attend?
Even if you don’t have a technical background, there are still many career opportunities at EUSPA for talented people from many different disciplines whose ideas, expertise and ambition can help strengthen Europe’s space ecosystem.
- Students and recent graduates
- Professionals at any stage of their career
- People from diverse professional backgrounds, including non-technical fields
- Candidates from under-represented Member States*
When and where?
Date: 19 November 2026
Location: Online
Stay tuned for further details on EUSPA Career Day
We look forward to welcoming you online! In the meantime, see our open vacancies.
*To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, EUSPA strongly encourages applications from Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden.
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