European Space Agency (ESA) Young Graduate Trainee 2027

The ESA Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) programme gives recent graduates the opportunity to work at the European Space Agency for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension. YGTs work on active space missions and projects across ESA’s sites in the Netherlands (ESTEC), Germany (ESOC), Italy (ESRIN), Spain (ESAC), and the UK (ECSAT).

Must be a citizen of an ESA Member State or Cooperating State. Must have completed a Master's degree within the last 2 years. Must be under 32 years of age. Background in engineering, science, computer science, or business relevant to space activities.

• Work as a Young Graduate Trainee on a one-year project in space engineering or science
• Contribute to real ESA missions and programmes under supervision
• Develop specialist skills alongside ESA experts
• Deliver your project results

• Monthly net salary of €2,700-€3,200 (depending on location)
• Social security coverage
• Access to ESA facilities and research infrastructure
• Professional development and training
• Working on active space missions (Copernicus, Galileo, ExoMars, etc.)
• International work environment with colleagues from 22+ countries
• ESA Young Professional networking events

• Be a recent Master's graduate and a national of an ESA Member State or Associate or Cooperating State
• Search YGT positions on the ESA careers portal during the annual campaign
• Apply online with your CV and motivation
• Proceed through interviews and selection