Space & Satellites Jobs in European Defence69 jobs

The companies tracked on DefenceJobs reflect the breadth of the sector. Infinite Orbits in Toulouse works on in-orbit servicing and life extension for geostationary satellites. GomSpace in Aalborg builds nanosatellite platforms used for maritime surveillance and IoT. ICEYE in Espoo operates a synthetic aperture radar constellation that provides imagery to both commercial and government customers. EnduroSat in Sofia and Creotech Instruments in Warsaw develop satellite platforms and subsystems, while Rocket Factory Augsburg is building a microlauncher for small satellite payloads. Roles typically require backgrounds in aerospace engineering, embedded systems, RF or signal processing, though software positions in ground segment, data pipelines and mission planning are increasingly common.

Security clearance requirements vary significantly across the sector. Companies building satellites for military Earth observation or signals intelligence programmes generally require national-level clearance, while those focused on commercial remote sensing or dual-use platforms typically do not. In most European countries, the employer initiates the clearance process and candidates are not expected to hold clearance before applying. English is the working language at many internationally-oriented space companies, though French is generally expected at firms based in Toulouse and the Paris region.