Pre- and Early- Career Opportunities
Click on the links below (to third party websites) for information about pre- and early-career opportunities relating to the UK space sector.
Space Placements in INdustry (SPIN)
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. The scheme is managed by the UK Space Agency and supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult.
ESA Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Programme
The YGT programme lasts for one year and gives graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the development and operation of space missions in an international and multicultural environment with the European Space Agency (ESA).
QinetiQ
Airbus Group
Thales Group
Space Careers hosted by UKSEDS
UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Other Sources of information
SpaceCareers.uk
UKSEDS, the UK's national student space society, provides information on the huge number of different career paths into the space sector.
technicians.org.uk
Learn more about how an apprenticeship could develop your skills for a space career.