Careers
A career in the space sector includes many exciting different possibilities. A role within this vibrant and growing industry will provide you with an enthralling career which will enable you to grow and develop your own skills and talents. Want a career in space, but not sure where to start? Click the button below to find out how to land that job in the UK space industry.
The following are some useful resources to find out more about careers in the UK space industry:
Satellite Applications Catapult's Space Sector Internships provides an introductory link for those considering employment in the space sector and space sector organisations looking to find the most talented and enthusiastic people to ensure the future success of their businesses.
Europlanet Early Career Network (EPEC) – Europlanet EPEC focuses on forming strong networks between proffesionals who are early in their planetary science careers. They organise early career relevant events and engaging in projects covering areas of outreach, diversity and early career support.
SpaceCareers.uk is a careers website by students for students. As well as job postings, they include typical profiles for some space roles and career-path stories.
UK Space is the industry trade association and provides some links to information about pre- and early-career opportunities relating to the UK space sector.
Space Awareness Careers page has extensive educational resources to help students understand the veriaty of careers space can offer encluding interviews with space professionals, links to space career webinars and classroom activites.