Toulouse is Europe's main aerospace and space hiring hub, home to the headquarters of Airbus, the French space agency CNES and the satellite manufacturer Thales Alenia Space. These institutions anchor a broader ecosystem that includes research labs, satellite operators, in-orbit servicing companies and drone firms, making the city the natural starting point for anyone looking at space-related careers in Europe.
Among the startups tracked on DefenceJobs, companies actively hiring from Toulouse include Infinite Orbits (in-orbit satellite servicing), EnduroSat (shared satellite missions, with engineering roles in Toulouse alongside its Sofia and Berlin offices) and Delair (defence and industrial drones, headquartered in nearby Labege). Most open positions fall into hardware engineering and software development, with a smaller share in operations and programme management. The surrounding Occitanie region hosts additional aerospace suppliers and test facilities that contribute to a deep local talent pool.
French is typically the working language at established aerospace firms and government-adjacent organisations in Toulouse. International satellite and space companies generally operate partly in English for technical roles. EU and EEA citizens can work without a permit. Non-EU nationals typically need an employer-sponsored work permit or may qualify through the French Tech Visa. Roles involving classified material require employer-initiated clearance. Candidates generally do not need existing clearance to apply, though French language ability can be a practical requirement even where it is not listed as mandatory.
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