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Employers · as of 1 October 2026

69 space employers, 140 ways in

This list shows 69 space employers in Austria, Europe and the USA with 140 specific jobs, internships and programmes. Each route lists requirements, pay, application steps and contacts. 24 routes are already open to school pupils. Every figure has a source and the date it was checked.

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Employers69

Companies, agencies, research institutes and universities, all with a space link and software work.

Jobs and routes140

Internships, entry-level jobs, dual study, programmes and speculative applications.

Open at school24

Holiday and compulsory internships, pupil programmes and companies that accept speculative applications from pupils.

With pay89

Routes with salary, collective agreement or costs. In Austria every job advert must state the minimum pay125.

Contacts45

Email addresses, each with a name or department and what that contact is responsible for.

In Austria29

From Villach to Vienna, plus Germany, Italy, the ESA sites and the USA.

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All 140 jobs and routes at a glance

Choose filters, tap a column header to sort. A click on a job shows all details with application steps. “Permit” tells you whether an Austrian citizen needs a visa — as an EU citizen, usually not126.

All jobs and routes, as of 1 October 2026. Column headers sort the table.
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Aerospace & Advanced Composites (AAC)CompanyInternship enquiry (testing, data, software)Speculative application · Status: Enquire at any timeSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joboffice@aac-research.at
Beyond Gravity AustriaCompanySummer Internship / holiday worker (every year)Holiday or compulsory internship · Status: Advertised every year between December and January; for 2027 not yet online on 1 Oct 2026School · UniversityAustria2026, according to a job-board copy, at least €1,097 gross a month, depending on course and compulsory internshipnone (EU)To the joblisa-marie.halmetschleger@beyondgravity.com
Beyond Gravity AustriaCompanyCareer Exploration DaysCareer exploration days · Status: in selected periods depending on the departments' availabilitySchoolAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joblisa-marie.halmetschleger@beyondgravity.com
Beyond Gravity AustriaCompanyWorking student or internship with bachelor's/master's thesisInternship at university · Status: Speculative applications welcome at any timeUniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joblisa-marie.halmetschleger@beyondgravity.com
CU Hochschule KärntenUniversityBachelor Systems Engineering – Green Electronics (BSc)University · Status: Apply for winter 2026 in 4 rounds: 1 Nov–15 Mar, 16 Mar–15 May, 16 May–15 Jul, 16 Jul–30 Sep; new dates apply for 2028School-leavingAustriaCosts: tuition fee €363.36 per semester + student union fee €26.20none (EU)To the jobinfo@cuas.at
ENPULSIONCompanyMechanical Engineering Working StudentInternship at university · open nowUniversityAustriaat least €2,727.40 gross a month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours), pro rata by hours, more depending on experiencenone (EU)To the job
ENPULSIONCompanyTalent pool (full or part time)Speculative application · Status: at any timeSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the job
EODC Earth Observation Data CentreCompanySpeculative application IT and Earth observationSpeculative application · Status: rollingSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobjobs@eodc.eu
EOX IT ServicesCompanySoftware engineer (Earth observation, web services)Speculative application · Status: Speculative applications at any timeSchool-leaving · UniversityAustriaat least €38,000 gross a year (software engineer), €50,000 (senior); more depending on experience, bonus if the company does very wellnone (EU)To the joboffice@eox.at
Eviden AustriaCompany1st & 2nd Level Support (m/f/d)Starting job after school · open nowSchool-leaving · GraduateAustriaat least €35,658 gross a year (collective agreement, full time) plus shift allowancenone (EU)To the job
FantanaCompanySpeculative application (software for optical sensors)Speculative application · Status: Enquire at any timeSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joboffice@fantana.at
FFG Aeronautics and Space AgencyAgencyTalente internships for pupils (funded research internship)Programme · Status: Internship exchange closed on 1 Oct 2026; in 2026 companies could submit places from 26 Jan to 26 Aug, the exchange was open until 11 June — for 2027 probably again from late January, check beforehandSchoolAustriaat least €750 gross a month; the company receives €1,200 in funding per placenone (EU)To the jobpraktika@ffg.at
FFG Aeronautics and Space AgencyAgencyProgramme manager for industrial cooperation / industrial technologiesStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum salary under the company's collective agreement, e.g. IT agreement entry level from EUR 3,267 gross, 14 times a year (rule)none (EU)To the jobpraktika@ffg.at
FH Wiener NeustadtUniversityMaster Aerospace EngineeringUniversity · Status: Deadline EU/EEA/Switzerland: 15 Jun 2026 (start September 2026); 25 places; admission days on a rolling basisUniversityAustriaCosts: €363.36 per semester + €26.20 student union feenone (EU)To the jobmaria.hampel-coulson@fhwn.ac.at
GATE SpaceCompanyBuild Your Own InternshipInternship at university · Status: Talent pool, no fixed position — applications are reviewed regularly, reply only if there is a suitable needUniversityAustria“attractive salary package”, no amount statednone (EU)To the job
GATE SpaceCompanyEmbedded Software EngineerStarting job after university · open nowGraduateAustria€55,000 gross a year (according to the job platform)none (EU)To the job
GeoVilleCompanySpeculative application (computer science or geosciences)Speculative application · Status: no entry-level call on 1 Oct 2026School · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobcareers@geoville.com
Infineon Technologies AustriaCompanyHoliday/compulsory internship at Infineon Austria (Villach, Klagenfurt, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck), speculative applicationHoliday or compulsory internship · Status: every year; summer 2026 ran as job ID 123432 (deadline 6 Jan 2026). The call for summer 2027 was not yet online on 1 Oct 2026.School · School-leaving · UniversityAustriaPupils: €1,129.57 gross a month (2025 agreement), at least €1,163.46 since 1 May 2026none (EU)To the jobcareer@infineon.com
Infineon Technologies AustriaCompanyIndustrial internship – Full Stack Development (f/m/div)Internship at university · open nowUniversityAustriaElectrical industry collective agreement group B (bachelor's): €2,579.44 gross a month on a full-time basis, pro rata by hoursnone (EU)To the jobcareer@infineon.com
Infineon Technologies AustriaCompanyIndustrial internship – Software Testing Automation (f/m/div)Internship at university · open nowUniversityAustriaGroup B (bachelor's) €2,579.44 or group D (master's) €3,009.82 gross a month on a full-time basisnone (EU)To the jobcareer@infineon.com
Space Research Institute (IWF, Austrian Academy of Sciences)ResearchInternship for pupils via FFG TalenteProgramme · Status: via the FFG internship exchange or an enquiry at the instituteSchoolAustriaat least €750 gross a month (FFG rule)none (EU)To the joboffice.iwf@oeaw.ac.at
Space Research Institute (IWF, Austrian Academy of Sciences)ResearchIng. Friedrich Schmiedl Foundation of the City of GrazProgramme · Status: according to the City of Graz callUniversityAustrianot publishednone (EU)To the joboffice.iwf@oeaw.ac.at
Space Research Institute (IWF, Austrian Academy of Sciences)ResearchPredoc (PhD) – YRP PhD Positions 2026 (job ID IWF113DOC226)Starting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum salary under the company's collective agreement, e.g. IT agreement entry level from EUR 3,267 gross, 14 times a year (rule)none (EU)To the joboffice.iwf@oeaw.ac.at
iSEE Impact Space Expedition and ExplorationCompanyEnquiry for software/AI workSpeculative application · Status: Enquire at any timeSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobhello@isee-space.ai
Joanneum Research DIGITALResearchInternship for pupilsHoliday or compulsory internship · Status: Offer according to the careers page; specific places via speculative application or FFG Talente internshipsSchoolAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobManuela.Tschuschnig@joanneum.at
Joanneum Research DIGITALResearchFEMtech internship for female students (FFG programme)Internship at university · Status: according to the FFG callUniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobManuela.Tschuschnig@joanneum.at
Joanneum Research DIGITALResearchKey researcher for innovative software solutions in navigation and signal processingStarting job after university · open nowGraduateAustria€4,868 gross a month, 14 times a year, collective agreement for non-university research, more depending on experiencenone (EU)To the jobManuela.Tschuschnig@joanneum.at
Magna Steyr, Division AerospaceCompanyExpert Space Systems (m/f/x)Starting job after university · open nowGraduateAustriaat least €4,500 gross a month, 14 times a year (38.5 hours)none (EU)To the job
OHB AustriaCompanyEnquiry for internship or thesis (navigation, jammer detection)Speculative application · Status: no call; enquiries possibleSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joboffice@ohb-austria.at
Peak TechnologyCompanyIT Artificial Intelligence & Software Specialist (f/m/d)Starting job after school · open nowSchool-leaving · GraduateAustria€40,000–60,000 gross a year (range stated in the advert)none (EU)To the jobjobs@peaktechnology.at
Peak TechnologyCompanyProduct Engineer – Space (f/m/d)Starting job after school · open nowSchool · School-leavingAustria€40,000–60,000 gross a yearnone (EU)To the jobjobs@peaktechnology.at
Peak TechnologyCompanySpeculative application (f/m/d), also for internshipsSpeculative application · Status: at any time (fixed-term position possible)School · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobjobs@peaktechnology.at
qtlabsCompanySenior C/C++ Software Engineer (all genders)Starting job after university · open nowGraduateAustriaat least €3,378.48 gross a month under the collective agreement (full time)none (EU)To the job
qtlabsCompanyQKD Security Engineer (all genders)Starting job after university · open nowGraduateAustriaat least €3,499.78 gross a month under the collective agreementnone (EU)To the job
qtlabsCompanyUnsolicited applicationSpeculative application · Status: at any timeSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the job
R-SpaceCompanySpeculative applicationSpeculative application · Status: rollingSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobinfo@r-space.at
Seibersdorf LaborResearchTechnician (m/f/d) electronics development & testing for space projectsStarting job after school · open nowSchool-leaving · GraduateAustriaat least €46,592 gross a year (full time, research collective agreement)none (EU)To the joboffice@s-l.at
Seibersdorf LaborResearchInternship, project work, diploma or other thesis (speculative application)Holiday or compulsory internship · Status: rolling; around 13 interns a yearSchool · UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the joboffice@s-l.at
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)ResearchInternships – designing interface boards for industrial MCUs (all genders)Internship at university · open nowUniversityAustria€1,461.00 gross a month (collective agreement for non-university research, § 19)none (EU)To the jobalexandra.bretschneider@silicon-austria.com
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)ResearchInternships – in the field of power electronics (all genders)Internship at university · open nowUniversityAustriaas in the research collective agreement (internship €1,461 gross according to a sister advert)none (EU)To the jobalexandra.bretschneider@silicon-austria.com
Terma TechnologiesCompanySoftware Engineer (m/f/d), Vienna (1408)Starting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateAustriaat least €3,888.53 gross a month, 14 times a year (electrical industry agreement), more depending on experiencenone (EU)To the jobta.space@terma.com
Terma TechnologiesCompanyStudent & Apprentice: part-time jobs for students, internships, apprenticeships (Terma group)Internship at university · Status: according to the careers page, ongoing in several countries; create a profile and set a job alertUniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobta.space@terma.com
TTTech ComputertechnikCompanyInternship via speculative application (“Join the TTTECH Talent Pool”)Holiday or compulsory internship · Status: no internship advert on 1 Oct 2026; speculative applications at any timeSchool · UniversityAustriaCollective agreement for salaried employees in the metal trades: compulsory internship after year 4 at least €1,472.14 gross a month (from 1 Jan 2027)none (EU)To the jobjobs@tttech.com
TTTech ComputertechnikCompanyMaster's or doctoral thesis at TTTechThesis · Status: as advertised in the portal (filter “Master or PhD thesis”)UniversityAustrianot publishedGuide: minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) (rule)none (EU)To the jobjobs@tttech.com
TTTech ComputertechnikCompanye.g. Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems (TTControl)Starting job after university · open nowGraduateAustriaat least €67,000 gross a year (metal trades agreement), in practice often morenone (EU)To the jobjobs@tttech.com
TU GrazUniversityMaster Space Sciences and Earth from Space (Dipl.-Ing.)University · Status: according to TU Graz admission datesUniversityAustriaCosts: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)none (EU)To the jobstudy@tugraz.at
TU Wien Space TeamStudent associationMember of the TU Wien Space Team (teams Lamarr, AcrossAustria, STS1, FIRST)Join in · Status: Recruiting events twice a year: October/November and March/April — next one now in autumn 2026SchoolAustriavoluntarynone (EU)To the joboffice@spaceteam.at
University of KlagenfurtUniversityBachelor Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)University · Status: general admission procedure (dates: aau.at “Term dates and deadlines”)School-leavingAustriaCosts: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)none (EU)To the job
University of KlagenfurtUniversityMaster Artificial Intelligence and CybersecurityUniversity · Status: according to the universityUniversityAustriaCosts: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)none (EU)To the job
UNOOSA (UN Office for Outer Space Affairs)AgencyInternship at UNOOSA (UN Secretariat Vienna)Internship at university · Status: rolling in the UN careers portalUniversityAustriaunpaid — the intern bears all costsnone (EU)To the job
ESA ESECAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityBelgiumunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESECAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateBelgium€3,008.96 net a month in Belgium with expatriation allowance (without: €2,690.29), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESECAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateBelgiumG2 Belgium: €3,243.01 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESECAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateBelgiumA1 Belgium: €4,483.81 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
DLR Institute of Software TechnologyResearchInternship, student assistant job or study/thesis project at the Institute of Software TechnologyInternship at university · Status: rolling; also project work outside the callsUniversityGermanyin Germany: compulsory internship without minimum-wage obligation, voluntary internship over 3 months with minimum wage (€13.90 an hour in 2026)none (EU)To the job
DLR Institute of Software TechnologyResearchDual study at DLRDual study · Status: according to the callSchool-leavingGermanynot publishednone (EU)To the job
DLR Institute of Software TechnologyResearchDual study in computer science (f/m/d) – BraunschweigDual study · open nowSchool-leavingGermanynot publishednone (EU)To the job
DLR Institute of Software TechnologyResearchMaster's theses in space software (e.g. SpaceWire-to-Ethernet module, neuro-symbolic AI for on-board decisions, LLM chatbot for aerospace)Thesis · open nowUniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
DLR Institute of Software TechnologyResearchWorking student in embedded software developmentInternship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
ESA Astronautenzentrum EACAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityGermanyunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA Astronautenzentrum EACAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateGermany€3,340.26 net a month in Germany with expatriation allowance, 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA Astronautenzentrum EACAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateGermanyG2 Germany: €3,726.12 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA Astronautenzentrum EACAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateGermanyA1 Germany: €4,977.50 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESOCAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityGermanyunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESOCAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateGermany€3,340.26 net a month in Germany with expatriation allowance (without: €2,986.50), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESOCAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateGermanyG2 Germany: €3,726.12 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESOCAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateGermanyA1 Germany: €4,977.50 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
EUMETSATAgencyEUMETSAT internship (compulsory internship during university)Internship at university · Status: few places every year, advertised in the portalUniversityGermanyno salary during university; daily allowance and contribution to travel and accommodation possible, depending on the university's rulesnone (EU)To the job
EUMETSATAgencyVN 26/42 Machine Learning Application DeveloperStarting job after university · Status: Deadline 28 Oct 2026University · GraduateGermanyat least €7,553 net a month (after internal tax, excluding pension and insurance), grade A2/A4none (EU)To the job
EUMETSATAgencyEarly Career Employment ProgrammeStarting job after university · Status: according to the EUMETSAT pageGraduateGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
Isar AerospaceCompanyWorking Student Software Engineer (f/m/d)Internship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot stated in the advert; in Germany at least €13.90 an hour (minimum wage 2026) for working studentsnone (EU)To the job
Isar AerospaceCompanyLaunch Vehicle Intern (f/m/d)Internship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
Isar AerospaceCompanyEmbedded Software Engineer / Application Software Engineer / Software Test Engineer Ground SystemsStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
OHBCompanyDual study at OHBDual study · Status: 4 places advertised; each starts on 1 SeptemberSchool-leavingGermanySalary from day one (amount as advertised)none (EU)To the jobcareer@ohb.de
OHBCompanyApprenticeship as IT specialist (systems integration or application development)Apprenticeship · Status: 4 apprenticeship places advertised; start on 1 SeptemberSchool · School-leavingGermanynot publishednone (EU)To the jobcareer@ohb.de
OHBCompanyInternships and working-student jobsInternship at university · Status: 12 internships and 11 working-student positions on 1 Oct 2026; speculative applications possibleUniversityGermanyin Germany: compulsory internship without minimum-wage obligation, voluntary internship over 3 months with minimum wage (€13.90 an hour in 2026)none (EU)To the jobcareer@ohb.de
Rocket Factory AugsburgCompanyIntern (f/m/d) Simulation Engineer Mission Analysis (also: GNC – Reusable Launch Vehicles, LabVIEW Programming, Avionics Production)Internship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot stated; in Germany compulsory internships have no minimum-wage obligation, voluntary ones over 3 months pay the minimum wagenone (EU)To the job
The Exploration CompanyCompanyInternship – Radiation Testing of Electronic Components and Test AutomationInternship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
Airbus Defence and SpaceCompanyInterns (f/m/d) in electrical engineering – Immenstaad on Lake ConstanceInternship at university · open nowUniversityGermany“attractive pay” (no amount)none (EU)To the job
Airbus Defence and SpaceCompanySTAGE 2027 – Development of an On Board SW module for VIGIL Science satellite / AI-augmented Software Development for satellite onboard softwareInternship at university · open nowUniversityFrancein France at least €4.50 an hour by law (over 308 hours); Airbus amount not statednone (EU)To the job
Tesla (Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla Automation, USA)CompanyPupil internship Prüm (Tesla Automation)Holiday or compulsory internship · Status: advertised (LinkedIn, 4 months ago); further pupil internships in Neutraubling, Neuwied, ReutlingenSchoolGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
Tesla (Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla Automation, USA)CompanySoftware Engineering Internship (m/f/d) – Gigafactory Berlin-BrandenburgInternship at university · Status: advertised (1 month ago, over 200 applications)UniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
Tesla (Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla Automation, USA)CompanyUS internships winter/spring 2027 (e.g. Fullstack Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering)Internship at university · Status: rolling, according to Tesla up to 4 months after publicationUniversityUSAExamples: $40–58 an hour (Fullstack Infrastructure), $50.06–58.89 an hour (Data Transformations), $20–50 an hour (Engineering Automation) plus benefitsvisa or Green CardTo the job
ICEYECompanye.g. Fullstack Engineer, Product Engineering / Flight Software Engineer SAR PayloadStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateFinlandnot publishednone (EU)To the job
CNESAgencyCandidature spontanée (speculative application, also for internships and apprenticeships)Speculative application · Status: at any timeSchool · UniversityFrancein France, internships over 308 hours at least €4.50 an hournone (EU)To the job
ESA-HauptsitzAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityFranceunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA-HauptsitzAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateFrance€3,387.47 net a month in France with expatriation allowance (without: €3,028.72), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA-HauptsitzAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateFranceG2 France: €3,206.43 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA-HauptsitzAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateFranceA1 France: €5,047.84 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
Europas Weltraumbahnhof (CSG)AgencyWorking at the spaceport via CNES, Telespazio (Kourou office) or launch service providersProgramme · Status: depending on the callUniversity · GraduateFrancenot publishednone (EU)To the job
ArianeGroupCompanyDual study in general mechanical engineering – Bachelor of Engineering (m/f/d)Dual study · open nowSchool-leavingGermanynot publishednone (EU)To the job
ArianeGroupCompanyWorking student (Bremen, Taufkirchen, Lampoldshausen) / Intern Chemical Propulsion / Bachelor's/master's thesis in measurement technologyInternship at university · open nowUniversityGermanynot publishedGuide: statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months (rule)none (EU)To the job
ESA ECSATAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityUnited Kingdomunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ECSATAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateUnited Kingdom£2,781.08 net a month in the UK with expatriation allowance (without: £2,486.55), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ECSATAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateUnited KingdomG2 United Kingdom: £2,988.86 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ECSATAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateUnited KingdomA1 United Kingdom: £4,144.24 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI)AgencyTirocini curriculari (compulsory internships during university)Internship at university · Status: according to the partner university's offerUniversityItalyno obligation to pay (according to ASI)none (EU)To the job
ArgotecCompanye.g. Space Missions Engineer, FPGA Engineer – SDR Development, Digital Design EngineerStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateItalyin Piedmont at least €600 gross a month for internships outside a coursenone (EU)To the jobjobs@argotecgroup.com
AvioCompanyStage AI Engineer – Generative AI e Large Language ModelsInternship at university · open nowUniversityItaly€1,000 a month (expense allowance)none (EU)To the job
AvioCompanyStructural Design Intern – Preliminary LV VerificationInternship at university · open nowUniversityItalynot publishedGuide: internships outside a course: minimum pay set by region, e.g. Lazio EUR 800 gross a month (rule)none (EU)To the job
D-OrbitCompanyOpen Application – Interns / Internship PMO Back Office & AI-Driven Data AutomationInternship at university · Status: at any time or open nowUniversityItalyin Lombardy at least €500 gross a month for internships outside a course (€400 with meal vouchers)none (EU)To the job
D-OrbitCompanyEmbedded Software Test Engineer (Lomazzo) / Senior Flight Software EngineerStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateItalynot publishednone (EU)To the job
ESA ESRIN and Φ-labAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityItalyunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESRIN and Φ-labAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateItaly€2,634.21 net a month in Italy with expatriation allowance (without: €2,355.23), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESRIN and Φ-labAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateItalyG2 Italy: €2,467.40 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESRIN and Φ-labAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateItalyA1 Italy: €3,925.39 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
TelespazioCompanySpace4Thesis – master's thesis with internship (e.g. Space Systems Engineering, Fucino)Thesis · Status: according to the call (not in the portal at present)UniversityItalynot publishedGuide: internships outside a course: minimum pay set by region, e.g. Lazio EUR 800 gross a month (rule)none (EU)To the jobrecruiting@telespazio.com
TelespazioCompanyTelespazio – Design/Software Engineer (Rome) / Spacecraft Operations Engineer Metop (Darmstadt)Starting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateItalynot publishednone (EU)To the jobrecruiting@telespazio.com
Thales Alenia SpaceCompanyBeca/Internship Young Talent Program 2026-2027 (incl. Software Engineering Intern, DevOps Intern)Internship at university · open nowUniversitySpainpaid (amount not stated)none (EU)To the job
Thales Alenia SpaceCompanye.g. AOCS Design Junior Engineer (Rome), SW Developer & Data Manager (Milan)Starting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateItalyin Italy: internship outside a course in Lazio at least €800 gross a monthnone (EU)To the job
ispaceCompanyEmbedded Software Engineer (Luxembourg)Starting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateLuxembourgnot publishednone (EU)To the job
SESCompanyIntern, DevOps Engineer / Intern, Validation Engineer / Intern, Knowledge & AutomationInternship at university · open nowUniversityLuxembourgnot publishednone (EU)To the job
ESA ESTECAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversityNetherlandsunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESTECAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateNetherlands€3,329.52 net a month in the Netherlands with expatriation allowance (without: €2,976.90), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESTECAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateNetherlandsG2 Netherlands: €3,415.27 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESTECAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateNetherlandsA1 Netherlands: €4,961.50 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ClearSpaceCompanyFlight Dynamics Engineer (London or Luxembourg) / On-board Data Handling EngineerStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateSwitzerlandnot publishedregistration (EU/EFTA)To the job
ESA ESACAgencyESA Student Internship (3–6 months)Internship at university · Status: Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–FebruaryUniversitySpainunpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)handled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESACAgencyESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)Starting job after university · Status: every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applicationsUniversity · GraduateSpain€2,795.60 net a month in Spain with expatriation allowance (without: €2,499.53), 12 times a yearhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESACAgencyTechnical post grade G (possible without a degree)Starting job after school · Status: depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)School-leaving · GraduateSpainG2 Spain: €2,719.76 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
ESA ESACAgencySpecialist post A1/A2Starting job after university · Status: rolling in the portalUniversity · GraduateSpainA1 Spain: €4,165.90 net a monthhandled by ESATo the jobESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
GMVCompanyGlobal Talent Internship ProgramInternship at university · Status: every year, including a summer cohort; places in the portal with the filter “I’m a student” (14 on 1 Oct 2026)School · UniversitySpainnot publishednone (EU)To the job
GMVCompanye.g. space mission software engineerStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateSpainnot publishednone (EU)To the job
EUSPA (EU Agency for the Space Programme)AgencyEUSPA Traineeship (e.g. Space Programme Operations)Internship at university · Status: every year; 2026 round deadline 30 Jun 2026 — next round probably similar, check beforehandUniversityCzech Republic€1,500 a month (full time), travel costs to home town reimbursablenone (EU)To the job
Blue OriginCompanySummer 2027 Internships (Systems, Electrical, GNC, Test, Software Developer)Internship at university · open nowUniversityUSAe.g. $38.00 an hour (Aerospace Systems Engineering, graduate)visa or Green CardTo the job
Cursor (Anysphere)CompanySoftware Engineer, New Grad 2027Starting job after university · open nowGraduateUSAnot publishedvisa or Green CardTo the job
NASA (centres and programmes)AgencyWorking with NASA via international partnersProgramme · Status: rollingUniversityUSAnot publishedvisa or Green CardTo the job
NASA (centres and programmes)AgencyMarshall Plan scholarship for research in the USAProgramme · Status: Apply 1 Sep–30 Oct 2026 for stays from 4 Jan 2027; further windows every yearUniversityUSA€4,000 (3 months) to €6,000 (5 months), +€1,500 for master's studentsvisa or Green CardTo the job
NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAgencyJPL Visiting Student Research Program (JVSRP)Internship at university · Status: rolling, flexible periods, full or part timeUniversityUSAno pay from JPL; funding from your own scholarshipvisa or Green CardTo the jobjvsrp@jpl.nasa.gov
NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAgencyMarshall Plan scholarship for research in the USAProgramme · Status: Apply 1 Sep–30 Oct 2026 for stays from 4 Jan 2027; further windows every yearUniversityUSA€4,000 (3 months) to €6,000 (5 months), +€1,500 for master's studentsvisa or Green CardTo the jobjvsrp@jpl.nasa.gov
SpaceXCompanySummer 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-opInternship at university · open nowUniversity · GraduateUSA$30 an hour (1st/2nd year of study), $34 (3rd/4th year), $36 (after a bachelor's), $38 (after a master's), $40 (after a doctorate); relocation allowance possiblevisa or Green CardTo the job
SpaceXCompanySoftware Engineer (excluding senior), 169 advertsStarting job after university · Status: rollingUniversity · GraduateUSARanges in 130 adverts: $100,000–175,000 base salary a year, median $125,000–157,500; plus stock or bonusesvisa or Green CardTo the job
SpaceXCompanyApprentice Controls Technician (McGregor, Texas)Apprenticeship · open nowUniversityUSAnot publishedvisa or Green CardTo the job
SpaceXAICompanyAI Tutor – Software EngineeringRemote work · open nowGraduateremote, worldwideUS: $40–100 an hour; international: stated during the application processnone (remote)To the job
Terafab (SpaceX and Tesla)CompanySite Reliability Engineer (Manufacturing Infrastructure)Starting job after school · open nowSchool-leaving · University · GraduateUSAnot publishedvisa or Green CardTo the job
Planet LabsCompanyWorking Student, Professional Services / Customer SuccessInternship at university · open nowUniversityGermany€18 an hour (pay range for Germany stated in the advert)none (EU)To the job
Planet LabsCompanyData ScientistStarting job after university · open nowUniversity · GraduateAustria€54,100–67,600 gross a year (pay range for Austria stated in the advert)none (EU)To the job
Rocket LabCompanyLaunch Safety Software Intern / Data Engineering Intern / Web Services Intern (Auckland)Internship at university · open nowUniversityNew Zealandnot publishedWorking holidayTo the job
Rocket LabCompanyApprentice Aerospace Technician (Auckland)Apprenticeship · open nowSchool-leavingNew Zealandnot publishedWorking holidayTo the job
Rocket LabCompanyUS internships spring/summer 2027 (e.g. Avionics Engineering Intern)Internship at university · open nowUniversityUSAnot publishedvisa or Green CardTo the job

02 · Good to know

4 things nobody tells beginners

Pay

The minimum pay is in the advert

In Austria every job advert must state the minimum pay under the collective agreement125. A compulsory internship after year 4 of an HTL pays €960 to €1,443 gross a month depending on the sector127,128,129.

Under 18

At most 8 hours a day

Under 18 you work at most 40 hours a week, not between 20:00 and 6:00, with Sundays off130. This also applies to internships.

EU

No visa in the EU

As an EU citizen you may work in any EU country without a work permit, with the same rights as locals126. From 3 months you register there. See the steps

USA

SpaceX needs a Green Card

US space jobs subject to export control require US citizenship or a Green Card131. The legal way there without giving up Austrian citizenship: 3 routes to the USA

03 · Employers in detail

All 69 employers: applications, openings, benefits, contacts

Expand an employer to see each route with tasks, pay, hours, documents and the steps to apply. “Speculative application” means the company has no matching advert right now but accepts applications.

In Austria

Company · Austria

Aerospace & Advanced Composites (AAC)

Materials and space testing, over 130 ESA projects; no careers page, contact office@aac-research.at.1 route
Application

Email

By email: unknown · No careers page (paths /career, /karriere, /jobs returned 404 on 1 Oct 2026).

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

no jobs page · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Internship enquiry (testing, data, software)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
Enquire at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Short enquiry with CV to office@aac-research.at (phone +43 2622 90550-0); state the period and your interest (e.g. measurement data analysis, software).

Cover letter for this job

Source: AAC website · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Austria

Beyond Gravity Austria

Summer internships every year (call Dec–Jan, 1–3 months); working students and theses via speculative email application.3 routes
Application

Beyond Gravity careers portal

By email: partly · Summer internships online only within the application period; speculative applications for working-student roles and theses by email; regular positions only when advertised.

Openings on 1 October 2026

10 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal search “Austria” counted · check

Benefits

Flexitime, bridge days off, extra days off from 24 Dec to 6 Jan, up to 60% working from home, parking, bike parking, showers, gym, subsidised canteen with free coffee and fruit, company doctor, massage.

Source

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school · At university

Summer Internship / holiday worker (every year)
Requirement
Pupils and students
Openings
Advertised every year between December and January; for 2027 not yet online on 1 Oct 2026
Deadline
Application period as advertised (2026, according to a job-board copy, until 31 Jan 2026); decision usually by March
Tasks
in various departments as needed; in 2026, according to a job-board copy, including project management, electronics (prototypes, measuring, programming, 3D design), production, supply chain
Pay
2026, according to a job-board copy, at least €1,097 gross a month, depending on course and compulsory internship
Hours, duration
1 to 3 months between June and September
Location
Vienna (1120) or Berndorf
Documents
CV, motivation letter (online application)

How to apply

  1. From December, search careers.beyondgravity.com for “Ferial” or “Internship” and set up a job alert.
  2. Apply online within the application period; email applications are not considered for summer internships.
  3. Decision usually by March.

Cover letter for this job

uncertain Pay and tasks for 2026 only from copies of the advert on job boards (original deleted)

Source: Beyond Gravity Austria, page “Working in Austria” · accessed 1 October 2026

Career exploration days · Now, at school

Career Exploration Days
Requirement
Pupils
Openings
in selected periods depending on the departments' availability
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Ask about dates by email (contact below).

Cover letter for this job

Source: Beyond Gravity Austria · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Working student or internship with bachelor's/master's thesis
Requirement
University
Openings
Speculative applications welcome at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Send your application by email and name your preferred area (e.g. navigation, electronics, software).

Cover letter for this job

Source: Beyond Gravity Austria · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Now: set up a job alert in the portal so you do not miss the summer internship call (December/January).
  • Even earlier: ask for career exploration days by email; a visit on site strengthens a later application.
  • At university: working-student job or thesis via a speculative application by email.
University · Austria

CU Hochschule Kärnten

Bachelor Systems Engineering in Villach, 6 semesters, €363.36 per semester; apply in 4 rounds from 1 November.1 route
Application

Online application of the university

By email: no · University: online application in one of the 4 rounds.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Study programme, no job count · check

Benefits

not published

University · After school-leaving exam

Bachelor Systems Engineering – Green Electronics (BSc)
Requirement
Matura (HTL Matura counts)
Openings
Apply for winter 2026 in 4 rounds: 1 Nov–15 Mar, 16 Mar–15 May, 16 May–15 Jul, 16 Jul–30 Sep; new dates apply for 2028
Pay
Costs: tuition fee €363.36 per semester + student union fee €26.20
Hours, duration
6 semesters, 180 ECTS, full time or part time alongside work, German
Location
CU Campus Villach

How to apply

  1. Apply online from 1 November of the year before (early deadline = more free places).
  2. Questions: info@cuas.at or +43 5 90500 7700.

Source: CU Hochschule Kärnten, programme page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • info@cuas.atCU Hochschule Kärnten, information officeFor: Questions about studies and applying (phone +43 5 90500 7700) · Source
Company · Austria

ENPULSION

8 listings incl. working student in mechanical engineering (from €2,727.40 gross, full-time basis) and talent pool; 25 days' leave, flexitime.2 routes
Application

ENPULSION careers page (Personio)

By email: no · Apply online for each position; talent pool for speculative applications.

Openings on 1 October 2026

8 open positions, of which 1 internships

Job list counted (7 positions + talent pool) · check

Benefits

25 days' paid leave, health insurance, fruit/snacks/coffee, working from home depending on role, flexitime, training budget, monthly team lunches, discounts at VIE Airport City, choice of parking discount, KlimaTicket for the metropolitan region or canteen vouchers.

Source

Internship at university · At university

Mechanical Engineering Working Student
Requirement
University (mechanical engineering or similar)
Openings
open now (14 Sep 2026)
Tasks
SolidWorks design, 2D manufacturing drawings, documentation, structural analysis, environmental tests for space components
Pay
at least €2,727.40 gross a month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours), pro rata by hours, more depending on experience
Hours, duration
Part time
Location
Vienna Airport

Cover letter for this job

Source: ENPULSION job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Talent pool (full or part time)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Open “Talent Pool” on the careers page and apply online.
  2. Process: CV screening → short call with recruiting → interview with the department → final interview on site → offer.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ENPULSION careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • At university: part-time working student alongside your studies in Vienna.
  • Now: talent pool application mentioning FFG funding for a pupil internship.
Company · Austria

EODC Earth Observation Data Centre

Data centre for Earth observation; always looking for IT talent, speculative applications to jobs@eodc.eu.1 route
Application

Email

By email: yes · “Send your unsolicited application to jobs@eodc.eu”

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

Careers page without individual adverts · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Speculative application IT and Earth observation
Requirement
School or university
Openings
rolling
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source
Location
Vienna

How to apply

  1. CV and a short motivation letter to jobs@eodc.eu.

Cover letter for this job

Source: EODC careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Austria

EOX IT Services

No adverts, send your CV at any time to office@eox.at; minimum salary for a software engineer €38,000 gross a year; almost everything is open source.1 route
Application

Email

By email: yes · CV with a short explanation of why you fit the team.

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions, of which 0 internships

Careers page: “Currently we are not looking for a particular position” · check

Benefits

Core hours 10:30–16:00 with time off in lieu, contribution to private pension, job ticket, restaurant and supermarket vouchers, company outings; around 30 people, teams of about 8.

Source

Speculative application · After school-leaving exam · At university

Software engineer (Earth observation, web services)
Requirement
after the Matura or university
Openings
Speculative applications at any time
Tasks
Software and web services for Copernicus and ESA missions (e.g. EOxHub, VirES for Swarm, eodash)
Pay
at least €38,000 gross a year (software engineer), €50,000 (senior); more depending on experience, bonus if the company does very well
Hours, duration
Core hours 10:30–16:00
Location
Vienna
Documents
CV and a short explanation

How to apply

  1. Look at an EOX project on GitHub (e.g. eodash) and make a small contribution there.
  2. Send your CV with a link to your contribution to office@eox.at.

Cover letter for this job

Source: EOX careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • office@eox.atEOX IT Services, officeFor: Applications and CVs (according to the careers page) · Source

Ways in

  • Already now: contribute to EOX open-source projects on GitHub; that is strong evidence for any later application.
Company · Austria

Eviden Austria

Atos/Eviden Austria: 8 IT openings (Vienna, Tyrol), e.g. support with HTL diploma from €35,658 gross a year; space is one project area.1 route
Application

Atos job portal (SAP SuccessFactors)

By email: no · Online application per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

8 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal search “Austria”: 8 results · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

1st & 2nd Level Support (m/f/d)
Requirement
completed IT training (e.g. HTL) and 2–3 years' experience
Openings
open now
Pay
at least €35,658 gross a year (collective agreement, full time) plus shift allowance
Hours, duration
Full time, shift work
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: Atos job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Large IT employer in Vienna with space projects; entry via general IT positions after the HTL is possible.
Company · Austria

Fantana

Optical sensors for Earth-observation satellites, software-heavy; no position visible, contact office@fantana.at.1 route
Application

Contact form / email

By email: yes · Careers page with contact form.

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

Careers page without individual adverts · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Speculative application (software for optical sensors)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
Enquire at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Fill in the form at fantana.at/en/career or email office@fantana.at with your CV.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Fantana careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Agency · Austria

FFG Aeronautics and Space Agency

Funds paid 4-week research internships every summer for pupils from age 15 (at least €750); own positions: 2.2 routes
Application

FFG careers portal

By email: no · FFG's own positions via the portal; pupil internships via the internship exchange or directly at research companies.

Openings on 1 October 2026

2 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: “2 positions found” · check

Benefits

Flexitime, part-time models, up to 40% working from home in Austria, laptop and work phone (also for private use), €365 for a Vienna public transport annual pass or Klimaticket after probation, meal allowance, mentoring at the start.

Source

Programme · Now, at school

Talente internships for pupils (funded research internship)
Requirement
from age 15, Austrian school, not yet started university
Openings
Internship exchange closed on 1 Oct 2026; in 2026 companies could submit places from 26 Jan to 26 Aug, the exchange was open until 11 June — for 2027 probably again from late January, check beforehand
Deadline
The company applies by the 1st day of the internship at the latest; 2026 submissions 26 Jan–26 Aug, exchange until 11 June.
Tasks
4 weeks working in research and development, all science and technology subjects
Pay
at least €750 gross a month; the company receives €1,200 in funding per place
Hours, duration
at least 4 weeks (26 calendar days), at least 28.5 hours a week, between 1 June and 30 September
Location
all of Austria (research companies, institutes, universities)

How to apply

  1. From late January, check the internship exchange at ffg.at/praktika and apply online (2026: submissions from 26 January, exchange until 11 June).
  2. Or apply directly to a company that has already offered funded internships (possible at any time), e.g. SAL, Joanneum Research, CU Hochschule Kärnten.
  3. Or look for a research company yourself and point out the FFG funding — the company receives €1,200.
  4. Questions: internship hotline +43 577 55 2222 or praktika@ffg.at.

Cover letter for this job

Source: FFG, internships: information for pupils · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Programme manager for industrial cooperation / industrial technologies
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum salary under the company's collective agreement, e.g. IT agreement entry level from EUR 3,267 gross, 14 times a year — rule with source
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: FFG careers portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • praktika@ffg.atFFG, internship hotline for pupilsFor: Questions about the funded pupil internships (phone +43 577 55 2222) · Source

Ways in

  • The funding opens doors: in a speculative application, point out that the FFG pays the company €1,200 per internship.
University · Austria

FH Wiener Neustadt

Master Aerospace Engineering, 25 places, deadline for EU citizens 15 June, €363.36 per semester; contact person for prospective students named.1 route
Application

Online application of the FH

By email: no · Admission days on a rolling basis.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Study programme · check

Benefits

not published

University · At university

Master Aerospace Engineering
Requirement
Bachelor's
Openings
Deadline EU/EEA/Switzerland: 15 Jun 2026 (start September 2026); 25 places; admission days on a rolling basis
Pay
Costs: €363.36 per semester + €26.20 student union fee
Hours, duration
Full time, English, 120 ECTS
Location
Wiener Neustadt

Source: FH Wiener Neustadt, programme page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Austria

GATE Space

Green satellite propulsion; “Build Your Own Internship” (from 4 months) and Embedded Software Engineer (€55,000 a year).2 routes
Application

Polymer job platform

By email: no · Apply using the platform's form.

Openings on 1 October 2026

5 open positions, of which 1 internships

Counted on the job platform (incl. internship talent pool) · check

Benefits

Free lunch every day in the office, free public transport ticket, flexible working hours, attractive salary package.

Source

Internship at university · At university

Build Your Own Internship
Requirement
Currently studying or recently graduated, or self-taught with demonstrable skills; at least 1 internship or work in a student satellite, rocket or racing team
Openings
Talent pool, no fixed position — applications are reviewed regularly, reply only if there is a suitable need
Tasks
propose your own project: propulsion development (design, test, simulation), avionics hardware or software, systems analysis, prototypes, business development
Pay
“attractive salary package”, no amount stated
Hours, duration
at least 4 months, full or part time, flexible start
Location
Vienna, on site
Documents
CV; form: why GATE Space, preferred topics, availability

How to apply

  1. Fill in the “Apply here” form and attach your CV.
  2. Under “Wunschthemen” (preferred topics), propose a specific avionics or software project.
  3. State your availability precisely (e.g. 4 months after the Matura).

Cover letter for this job

Source: GATE Space advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · After university

Embedded Software Engineer
Requirement
Work experience
Openings
open now
Pay
€55,000 gross a year (according to the job platform)
Hours, duration
Full time
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: GATE Space job platform · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Work in the TU Wien Space Team or on CanSat counts as experience for the self-designed internship.
  • After the Matura: a 4-month internship before starting university is possible.
Company · Austria

GeoVille

Earth observation from Innsbruck, over 60 specialists; apply by email to careers@geoville.com.1 route
Application

Email

By email: yes · Motivation letter and CV by email, subject with the job title.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Counted on the careers page (Project Manager) · check

Benefits

Flexitime, up to 40% remote work a week, mentoring from day one, salary according to the advert well above the collective agreement with a bonus programme.

Source

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Speculative application (computer science or geosciences)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
no entry-level call on 1 Oct 2026
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source
Location
Innsbruck

How to apply

  1. Short motivation letter and CV to careers@geoville.com, state the period you want.

Cover letter for this job

Source: GeoVille careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Austria

Infineon Technologies Austria

88 open positions in Austria, 41 of them internships; holiday/compulsory internship for pupils from age 16 every year.3 routes
Application

Infineon job portal (jobs.infineon.com)

By email: no · Apply only online via the portal; email only for technical questions.

Openings on 1 October 2026

88 open positions, of which 41 internships

Portal search “Austria”, titles with Praktikum/Internship/Thesis counted · check

Benefits

Buddy programme and induction events, flexible working models (part time, working from abroad as a “workation”), training; offers differ by site.

Source

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school · After school-leaving exam · At university

Holiday/compulsory internship at Infineon Austria (Villach, Klagenfurt, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck), speculative application
Requirement
aged 16 or over on the 1st working day; pupils, school leavers, students with a technical focus
Openings
every year; summer 2026 ran as job ID 123432 (deadline 6 Jan 2026). The call for summer 2027 was not yet online on 1 Oct 2026.
Deadline
last 6 Jan 2026; decision by the end of April
Tasks
Insight into the technical areas of a semiconductor manufacturer, depending on the department
Pay
Pupils: €1,129.57 gross a month (2025 agreement), at least €1,163.46 since 1 May 2026
Hours, duration
38.5 hours a week (under 18 the Austrian child and youth employment act KJBG applies), at least 1 month, start in July, August or September
Location
Villach, Klagenfurt, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck
Travel
none stated
Benefits
none stated
Contract
fixed-term, full time, on site; collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry
Documents
CV, motivation letter, latest school report

How to apply

  1. From autumn, search jobs.infineon.com for “Ferial-/Pflichtpraktikum” (summer 2026: job ID 123432).
  2. Create a profile, upload your CV, motivation letter and latest school report as PDF.
  3. State Villach as your preferred site and your preferred month.
  4. Wait for the decision by the end of April; questions about the portal to career@infineon.com.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Infineon call summer 2026 (PDF, published by HTL Innsbruck) · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Industrial internship – Full Stack Development (f/m/div)
Requirement
enrolled in a bachelor's or master's (computer science, software engineering, data science)
Openings
open now
Deadline
none stated
Tasks
Interfaces with ReactJS, Python services with FastAPI, Tableau dashboards, agreeing requirements
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL; ReactJS and FastAPI an advantage; good English
Pay
Electrical industry collective agreement group B (bachelor's): €2,579.44 gross a month on a full-time basis, pro rata by hours
Hours, duration
Part time, flexible Mon–Fri 6:00–19:00, at least 12 months
Location
Villach
Travel
none stated
Benefits
none stated
Contract
fixed-term, part time
Documents
CV, motivation letter, proof of studies
Contact person
Lisa Derhaschnig (named in the advert, recruiting)

How to apply

  1. Open the advert and choose “Apply”.
  2. Upload your CV and motivation letter; attach proof of enrolment.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Infineon job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Industrial internship – Software Testing Automation (f/m/div)
Requirement
enrolled in a computer science degree
Openings
open now
Tasks
Automate tests for software tools, write scripts, report bugs
Skills
Python, Perl or C++; good English
Pay
Group B (bachelor's) €2,579.44 or group D (master's) €3,009.82 gross a month on a full-time basis
Hours, duration
Part time, 12 months
Location
Villach
Contract
fixed-term, part time
Contact person
Sabrina Nindler (named in the advert, recruiting)

Cover letter for this job

Source: Infineon job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • career@infineon.comInfineon recruiting teamFor: Technical problems in the application portal and questions about the process (no applications) · Source

Ways in

  • Now: summer 2027 as a holiday/compulsory internship; watch for the call from autumn and apply as soon as it appears.
  • At university: part-time industrial internship alongside your studies in Villach (41 internships in Austria on 1 Oct 2026).
Research · Austria

Space Research Institute (IWF, Austrian Academy of Sciences)

Space research with a programme for young people: FFG Talente internships for pupils, FEMtech for female students, Schmiedl Foundation; 1 doctoral position.3 routes
Application

Austrian Academy of Sciences job page

By email: unknown · Internships via the FFG programmes; enquiries to the institute's secretariat.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Page “Offene Stellen” (YRP PhD Positions 2026) · check

Benefits

not published

Programme · Now, at school

Internship for pupils via FFG Talente
Requirement
from age 15 (FFG rule)
Openings
via the FFG internship exchange or an enquiry at the institute
Tasks
Work in space research (instruments, data analysis)
Pay
at least €750 gross a month (FFG rule)
Hours, duration
at least 4 weeks, 28.5 hours a week
Location
Graz

How to apply

  1. From late January, look for the IWF in the FFG internship exchange (2026 from 26 January).
  2. Or contact the institute directly (office.iwf@oeaw.ac.at) and point out the FFG funding.

Cover letter for this job

Source: IWF, Working at IWF · accessed 1 October 2026

Programme · At university

Ing. Friedrich Schmiedl Foundation of the City of Graz
Requirement
University
Openings
according to the City of Graz call
Pay
not published

Cover letter for this job

Source: IWF, Working at IWF · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Predoc (PhD) – YRP PhD Positions 2026 (job ID IWF113DOC226)
Requirement
Master's degree
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum salary under the company's collective agreement, e.g. IT agreement entry level from EUR 3,267 gross, 14 times a year — rule with source
Location
Graz

Cover letter for this job

Source: IWF, Open positions · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • office.iwf@oeaw.ac.atAustrian Academy of Sciences, Space Research Institute, secretariatFor: general enquiries, including internships (phone +43 316 4120-400) · Source
Company · Austria

iSEE Impact Space Expedition and Exploration

Radar and AI to monitor space objects; no careers page, contact hello@isee-space.ai.1 route
Application

Email

By email: unknown · No careers page; enquire by email.

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

Website without job adverts · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Enquiry for software/AI work
Requirement
School or university
Openings
Enquire at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Short email with CV to hello@isee-space.ai; mention your interest in AI data analysis for space objects.

Cover letter for this job

Source: iSEE website · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Research · Austria

Joanneum Research DIGITAL

Internships for pupils, holiday and compulsory internships, theses, FEMtech internships for female students; 1 open position (€4,868 gross).3 routes
Application

JR application portal (jobs.joanneum.at)

By email: no · Applications and speculative applications via the portal; questions to the HR team.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Job market overview counted · check

Benefits

Flexitime without core hours, remote work possible, internal training programme, health promotion, subsidy for half-year and annual tickets, company bikes.

Source

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school

Internship for pupils
Requirement
School
Openings
Offer according to the careers page; specific places via speculative application or FFG Talente internships
Tasks
Insight into applied research, ideas for choosing studies and a career
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source
Location
Graz and other sites

How to apply

  1. Create a speculative application on jobs.joanneum.at (period summer 2027, name DIGITAL or navigation/software as your preferred area).
  2. Ask the HR team first (contacts below) which institutes take pupils.

Cover letter for this job

Source: JR careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

FEMtech internship for female students (FFG programme)
Requirement
Female student in science or engineering
Openings
according to the FFG call
Tasks
Work in applied research
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

Cover letter for this job

Source: JR careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · After university

Key researcher for innovative software solutions in navigation and signal processing
Requirement
Research experience, project management
Openings
open now
Pay
€4,868 gross a month, 14 times a year, collective agreement for non-university research, more depending on experience
Hours, duration
Full time, permanent, flexitime
Location
Graz
Contact person
Michael Schmidt, DIGITAL (michael.schmidt@joanneum.at)

Cover letter for this job

Source: JR job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Now: pupil internship in summer 2027 via a speculative application, plus FFG Talente internships.
  • At university: FEMtech internship, holiday internship, supervised thesis.
Company · Austria

Magna Steyr, Division Aerospace

Space unit in Graz (propulsion technology); 1 space position for experienced staff (from €4,500 gross, 14 times a year); no internships advertised.1 route
Application

Magna careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Apply with CV and motivation letter in the portal; questions by phone to the HR person named.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Workday search “aerospace”/“space”, Austria only; internship/holiday: 0 in Austria · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after university · After university

Expert Space Systems (m/f/x)
Requirement
Systems engineering and spacecraft experience
Openings
open now (16 Sep 2026)
Tasks
Systems engineering for space propulsion in the Aerospace business unit
Pay
at least €4,500 gross a month, 14 times a year (38.5 hours)
Hours, duration
Full time
Location
Graz
Documents
CV and motivation letter
Contact person
Katharina Staud, Human Resources Engineering, phone +43 664 8840 2018

Cover letter for this job

Source: Magna job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Space is a small area at Magna; for internships the space companies in Vienna and Wiener Neustadt are better. Questions about the aerospace unit by phone to Katharina Staud (HR Engineering).
Company · Austria

OHB Austria

Satellite navigation (GNSS) in Graz, part of the OHB group; 1 position (sales manager); contact office@ohb-austria.at.1 route
Application

Website / email

By email: unknown · No application address given; enquire at office@ohb-austria.at.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Counted on the jobs page · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Enquiry for internship or thesis (navigation, jammer detection)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
no call; enquiries possible
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Short enquiry to office@ohb-austria.at (phone +43 316 890971-0): compulsory internship in summer 2027 or diploma thesis on GNSS software.
  2. For the OHB group in Germany: portal career-ohb.csod.com (internships, working students, dual study).

Cover letter for this job

Source: OHB Austria website · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Austria

Peak Technology

7 openings with pay range, including IT/AI software and Product Engineer Space (entry level, €40,000–60,000 a year).3 routes
Application

Recruitee job platform

By email: no · Apply only via the job platform; questions by email to the HR team.

Openings on 1 October 2026

7 open positions, of which 0 internships

Recruitee interface (api/offers), incl. speculative applications · check

Benefits

Staff kitchen with fresh food every day, flexitime, company phone, company bike, Klimaticket, corporate benefits, company events, training, first-name culture.

Source

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

IT Artificial Intelligence & Software Specialist (f/m/d)
Requirement
completed technical training (e.g. HTL) and experience
Openings
open now
Tasks
Run and develop AI services, maintain in-house software (training administration, web shop, survey tool), IT infrastructure, support, IT projects
Skills
Put AI applications into practice, software development, scripting, interfaces, automation, patch management, good English
Pay
€40,000–60,000 gross a year (range stated in the advert)
Hours, duration
40 hours a week, flexitime
Location
Holzhausen

Cover letter for this job

Source: Peak job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · Now, at school · After school-leaving exam

Product Engineer – Space (f/m/d)
Requirement
Entry-level position (according to the platform: school-leaving, starting a job)
Openings
open now
Pay
€40,000–60,000 gross a year
Hours, duration
40 hours a week
Location
Holzhausen

Cover letter for this job

Source: Peak job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Speculative application (f/m/d), also for internships
Requirement
School or university
Openings
at any time (fixed-term position possible)
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Open “Initiativbewerbung” (speculative application) on the job platform.
  2. Upload your CV and motivation letter; mention the compulsory internship in summer 2027 and your interest in IT/software.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Peak job platform · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • jobs@peaktechnology.atHR team: Ana Glavas (head of human resources), Julia Franzmeyer (HR talent management specialist)For: Questions about positions and applying; please submit applications via the platform · Source

Ways in

  • After the HTL: start as an IT or product engineer without a degree (range from €40,000).
  • Now: speculative application for a compulsory internship in summer 2027.
Company · Austria

qtlabs

7 open positions (quantum and space communication), none for entry level; speculative applications via the portal.3 routes
Application

softgarden application portal

By email: no · Apply online; then a video interview.

Openings on 1 October 2026

7 open positions, of which 0 internships

portal's machine-readable job feed (numberOfItems 7) · check

Benefits

Working from home every Monday and Friday, flexitime, company laptop and phone, salary above the industry average according to the employer, office at Wienerberg.

Source

Starting job after university · After university

Senior C/C++ Software Engineer (all genders)
Requirement
Work experience
Openings
open now
Pay
at least €3,378.48 gross a month under the collective agreement (full time)
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: qtlabs job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · After university

QKD Security Engineer (all genders)
Requirement
Work experience in security
Openings
open now
Pay
at least €3,499.78 gross a month under the collective agreement
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: qtlabs job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Unsolicited application
Requirement
School or university
Openings
at any time
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. In the portal, choose “Unsolicited application”.
  2. Upload your CV and motivation letter; mention your interest in quantum and satellite communication.
  3. First interview by video.

Cover letter for this job

Source: qtlabs careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • No email address for applications published; contact runs via the portal.
Company · Austria

R-Space

No open position on 1 Oct 2026, speculative applications explicitly welcome.1 route
Application

Email

By email: yes · “Unsolicited applications are welcome”

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

Careers page: “At present no open positions” · check

Benefits

Flat hierarchies, training, mentoring, flexible working models.

Source

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Speculative application
Requirement
School or university
Openings
rolling
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Complete application documents to info@r-space.at.

Cover letter for this job

Source: R-Space careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Research · Austria

Seibersdorf Labor

Space electronics testing; technician post for HTL graduates from €46,592 gross a year with travel to PSI and CERN; around 13 interns a year.2 routes
Application

Seibersdorf application portal

By email: partly · Positions via the portal; speculative applications and thesis ideas also by email to office@s-l.at.

Openings on 1 October 2026

4 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: “There are currently 4 open positions” · check

Benefits

Flexitime, part time possible, works agreement on working from home, staff canteen and meal allowance, supplementary health insurance and company pension, company fleet, free EV charging, free parking, free coffee/tea/fruit, fitness, 50 training courses a year.

Source

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technician (m/f/d) electronics development & testing for space projects
Requirement
HTL in electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics or similar, practical experience
Openings
open now
Tasks
Develop circuits and test set-ups, radiation tests on components (cobalt-60, protons, heavy ions), test reports, PCB layout
Skills
Electronics development, circuit design and measurement, PCB layout and assembly, good German and English, driving licence B
Pay
at least €46,592 gross a year (full time, research collective agreement)
Hours, duration
Full time, flexitime, part time by arrangement
Location
Seibersdorf
Travel
several times a year to irradiation facilities in Europe: PSI (Switzerland), CERN (Geneva), Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany
Benefits
Canteen, meal allowance, training
Documents
CV (upload in the portal)

How to apply

  1. Open the advert and choose “Jetzt bewerben” (apply now).
  2. Upload your CV; name specific electronics projects (e.g. diploma thesis, circuit boards).

Cover letter for this job

Source: Seibersdorf job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school · At university

Internship, project work, diploma or other thesis (speculative application)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
rolling; around 13 interns a year
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Speculative application in the portal (Register/104784) or by email to office@s-l.at.
  2. Send your own idea for a thesis — according to the careers page, the company is happy to discuss how to carry it out.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Seibersdorf careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • office@s-l.atSeibersdorf Labor GmbH, officeFor: Speculative applications, internships, thesis ideas (according to the careers page) · Source

Ways in

  • After the Matura: start straight away as a technician in space testing, without a degree.
  • Before that: compulsory internship or diploma thesis via a speculative application.
Research · Austria

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)

19 open positions, 2 internships for students (€1,461 gross); HR contact based in Villach.2 routes
Application

SAL careers portal (rexx)

By email: no · Apply via “Apply now!” in the advert; speculative applications via the portal are explicitly welcome.

Openings on 1 October 2026

19 open positions, of which 3 internships

Job lists on both pages counted (2 internships, 1 master's thesis) · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Internship at university · At university

Internships – designing interface boards for industrial MCUs (all genders)
Requirement
currently studying electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, embedded systems or similar
Openings
open now
Tasks
Design schematics and multilayer circuit boards, solder, test and document prototypes (hardware-in-the-loop for microcontrollers)
Skills
KiCad or Altium; practical circuit-board experience (also from school projects); an advantage: C/C++ for microcontrollers, Git
Pay
€1,461.00 gross a month (collective agreement for non-university research, § 19)
Hours, duration
Full or part time
Location
Villach
Travel
none stated
Benefits
€4 a day meal allowance (restaurant) or €2 (supermarket), contribution to the Klimaticket, 24-hour accident insurance, coaching, training
Contract
fixed-term internship
Documents
CV, motivation letter

How to apply

  1. Open the advert and click “Apply now!”.
  2. Upload your CV and motivation letter; name circuit-board projects with pictures or a link.

Cover letter for this job

Source: SAL job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Internships – in the field of power electronics (all genders)
Requirement
at least 1 completed semester at an Austrian university or FH, engineering or science degree
Openings
open now
Tasks
work with researchers on power electronics: test set-ups, prototypes, interfaces and state machines for an EV charging station; can lead to a master's thesis
Pay
as in the research collective agreement (internship €1,461 gross according to a sister advert)
Location
Villach
Contract
fixed-term internship, also possible as a thesis

Cover letter for this job

Source: SAL job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Now, as a pupil: speculative application via the portal for a compulsory internship in summer 2027 in Villach; the advertised internships require university study, but speculative applications are explicitly welcome. Check briefly with Alexandra Bretschneider (Villach) first.
  • At university: internship from your 2nd semester, leading into a thesis.
Company · Austria

Terma Technologies

Space R&D in Vienna (satellite radio, ground stations); 3 positions since 25 Sep 2026, software engineer from €3,888.53 gross ×14; student and internship places in the group.2 routes
Application

Terma careers portal (SAP SuccessFactors)

By email: no · Online applications only; CV required, cover letter optional; process: screening, 2 interviews, selection.

Openings on 1 October 2026

3 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal search “Vienna”: 3 hits (97 worldwide) · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Software Engineer (m/f/d), Vienna (1408)
Requirement
University (software, communications engineering, electronics) and about 5 years' experience
Openings
open now (25 Sep 2026)
Tasks
Develop the SPECTRA software-defined modem, signal processing for satellite communication (TT&C, SATCOM, 5G-NTN), integration with FPGA and RF hardware, customer support
Skills
C, C++, Python, digital signal processing, software-defined radio; fluent English, German an advantage
Pay
at least €3,888.53 gross a month, 14 times a year (electrical industry agreement), more depending on experience
Hours, duration
Full time, hybrid
Location
Vienna
Benefits
Team events, good public transport links, parking
Documents
CV (required), cover letter (optional)

Cover letter for this job

Source: Terma job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Student & Apprentice: part-time jobs for students, internships, apprenticeships (Terma group)
Requirement
University
Openings
according to the careers page, ongoing in several countries; create a profile and set a job alert
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

How to apply

  1. Open “Student & Apprentice” on the Terma site.
  2. Create a profile in the portal and set up an alert for Vienna.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Terma careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • ta.space@terma.comSilvia Cavallini, Talent Acquisition Space (Terma)For: Questions about the space positions in Vienna (phone +49 6151 860050); applications online only · Source

Ways in

  • After university: software for satellite ground stations in Vienna.
  • Already now: create a profile in the portal and set a job alert for Vienna.
Company · Austria

TTTech Computertechnik

Network technology for NASA Orion, Lunar Gateway, Ariane 6; internships, part-time jobs and theses, speculative applications welcome.3 routes
Application

TTTech careers portal

By email: no · Apply via “Apply Now” or as a speculative application (talent pool); files up to 15 MB.

Openings on 1 October 2026

13 open positions, of which 0 internships

Job list counted (13 adverts + talent pool), 1 of them in space (Key Account Manager Space) · check

Benefits

not published

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school · At university

Internship via speculative application (“Join the TTTECH Talent Pool”)
Requirement
School or university; state your area (e.g. Aviation & Space)
Openings
no internship advert on 1 Oct 2026; speculative applications at any time
Tasks
Work on team projects, e.g. embedded networks for space (Orion, Gateway, Ariane 6)
Pay
Collective agreement for salaried employees in the metal trades: compulsory internship after year 4 at least €1,472.14 gross a month (from 1 Jan 2027)
Hours, duration
38.5 hours a week under the collective agreement; under 18 the KJBG applies
Location
Vienna, Schönbrunner Straße 7
Documents
Motivation letter, CV, all relevant certificates (PDF, up to 15 MB per file)

How to apply

  1. At tttech.com/jobs-career/jobs open “Join the TTTECH Talent Pool” and choose “Apply Now”.
  2. Enter your details or import them from your CV/LinkedIn.
  3. Upload a motivation letter (preferred area: Aviation & Space, period summer 2027), CV and latest school report.
  4. First interview on site or via Teams with the department and recruiting, then a 2nd round and the decision.

Cover letter for this job

Source: TTTech careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Thesis · At university

Master's or doctoral thesis at TTTech
Requirement
Master's or doctoral studies
Openings
as advertised in the portal (filter “Master or PhD thesis”)
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): minimum pay under the company's collective agreement; for a compulsory HTL internship after year 4, EUR 960 to 1,443 gross a month (IT, electrical, metal) — rule with source

Source: TTTech, Students & Graduates · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · After university

e.g. Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems (TTControl)
Requirement
Work experience in embedded security
Openings
open now
Pay
at least €67,000 gross a year (metal trades agreement), in practice often more
Location
Vienna

Cover letter for this job

Source: TTTech job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • jobs@tttech.comTTTech Recruiting & Employer Branding teamFor: Questions about applying and the process (phone +43 1 585 34 34-0) · Source

Ways in

  • Now: speculative application for a compulsory internship in summer 2027 in Aviation & Space; first email jobs@tttech.com to ask which team takes interns.
  • At university: part-time job or thesis via the portal's filters.
University · Austria

TU Graz

Master Space Sciences and Earth from Space (with Uni Graz), 4 semesters, German; admission questions to study@tugraz.at.1 route
Application

TU Graz online admission

By email: no · A suitable bachelor's is required.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Study programme · check

Benefits

not published

University · At university

Master Space Sciences and Earth from Space (Dipl.-Ing.)
Requirement
suitable bachelor's (e.g. physics, geodesy, electrical engineering)
Openings
according to TU Graz admission dates
Pay
Costs: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)
Hours, duration
4 semesters, 120 ECTS, German
Location
Graz

Source: TU Graz, programme page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • study@tugraz.atTU Graz, student serviceFor: Questions about admission (according to the programme page) · Source
Student association · Austria

TU Wien Space Team

Student association that builds rockets and satellites (STS1); you do not have to study at TU Wien; recruitment Oct/Nov and Mar/Apr.1 route
Application

Membership form after the recruiting event

By email: no · The registration form opens after the recruiting event.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Association, no positions · check

Benefits

not published

Join in · Now, at school

Member of the TU Wien Space Team (teams Lamarr, AcrossAustria, STS1, FIRST)
Requirement
Motivation; studying at TU Wien not required
Openings
Recruiting events twice a year: October/November and March/April — next one now in autumn 2026
Tasks
Build rockets, design satellites, test engines; software, firmware, electronics, but also project management and outreach
Pay
voluntary
Location
Vienna

How to apply

  1. Check the date of the recruiting evening at spaceteam.at/en/join-us.
  2. After the event, fill in the membership form.
  3. Or contact a project lead beforehand (contacts on the site) or office@spaceteam.at.

Cover letter for this job

Source: TU Wien Space Team, Join us · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Team work counts as experience: GATE Space asks, for example, for an internship or work in a student rocket team.
University · Austria

University of Klagenfurt

Bachelor Robotics and Artificial Intelligence taught in English (B2), general admission without an entrance exam; Master AI and Cybersecurity.2 routes
Application

University online admission

By email: no · Admission via the university's general procedure.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Study programme · check

Benefits

not published

University · After school-leaving exam

Bachelor Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
Requirement
Matura and English B2
Openings
general admission procedure (dates: aau.at “Term dates and deadlines”)
Tasks
Robots, AI, drones — according to the university also relevant for space
Pay
Costs: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)
Hours, duration
6 semesters, 180 ECTS, English
Location
Klagenfurt

How to apply

  1. Check the dates on the page “Term dates and deadlines”.
  2. Online pre-registration, then admission in person with Matura and English certificates.

Source: University of Klagenfurt, programme page · accessed 1 October 2026

University · At university

Master Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Requirement
Bachelor's
Openings
according to the university
Pay
Costs: no tuition fee for EU citizens within the standard study period plus 2 semesters, only the student union fee; after that €363.36 per semester (according to oesterreich.gv.at, as of 26 Jan 2026)

Source: University of Klagenfurt · accessed 1 October 2026

Agency · Austria

UNOOSA (UN Office for Outer Space Affairs)

UN Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna; internships of 2–6 months via the UN careers portal, master's students only, unpaid.1 route
Application

UN Careers Portal

By email: no · UNOOSA internship calls appear in the UN careers portal.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Rules according to UN Vienna; portal not counted · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Internship at UNOOSA (UN Secretariat Vienna)
Requirement
enrolled in a master's programme (according to UN Vienna)
Openings
rolling in the UN careers portal
Pay
unpaid — the intern bears all costs
Hours, duration
2 to 6 months
Location
Vienna

How to apply

  1. Search careers.un.org for “Internship” and “Office for Outer Space Affairs”.
  2. Create a profile, apply with a motivation letter in English.
  3. Sort out funding first (scholarships, see the Scholarships page).

Cover letter for this job

Source: UN Vienna, Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • In Vienna without moving abroad; cover costs with scholarships.

In Europe and worldwide

Agency · Belgium

ESA ESEC

0 open ESA positions at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€3,008.96 net a month in Belgium with expatriation allowance (without: €2,690.29), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Belgium: €3,243.01 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Belgium: €4,483.81 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Research · Germany

DLR Institute of Software Technology

Institute of Software Technology: 10 positions (incl. dual study in computer science, master's theses in space software); across DLR at least 20 internships and 5 working-student positions.5 routes
Application

DLR job portal (SAP SuccessFactors)

By email: no · Apply in the portal; speculative applications via the institute's contact form.

Openings on 1 October 2026

10 open positions

Portal RSS feed, keyword “Softwaretechnologie” (10); “Praktikum” ≥ 20, “Werkstudent” 5 — the feed returns at most 20 per search · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Internship, student assistant job or study/thesis project at the Institute of Software Technology
Requirement
University
Openings
rolling; also project work outside the calls
Tasks
Software for flight software, distributed systems, digital twins, high-performance computing in aerospace
Pay
in Germany: compulsory internship without minimum-wage obligation, voluntary internship over 3 months with minimum wage (€13.90 an hour in 2026)

How to apply

  1. Check the open positions on the institute's student page.
  2. If there is no suitable position: apply speculatively via the “Kontaktieren” (contact) button and propose a topic.

Cover letter for this job

Source: DLR Institute of Software Technology, information for students · accessed 1 October 2026

Dual study · After school-leaving exam

Dual study in computer science (f/m/d) – Braunschweig
Requirement
after the Matura
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Braunschweig

Cover letter for this job

Source: DLR job feed (RSS) · accessed 1 October 2026

Thesis · At university

Master's theses in space software (e.g. SpaceWire-to-Ethernet module, neuro-symbolic AI for on-board decisions, LLM chatbot for aerospace)
Requirement
Master's studies
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Oberpfaffenhofen

Source: DLR job feed (RSS) · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Working student in embedded software development
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Oberpfaffenhofen

Cover letter for this job

Source: DLR job feed (RSS) · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Thesis or internship with your own topic proposal — the institute explicitly invites this.
Agency · Germany

ESA Astronautenzentrum EAC

1 open ESA position at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience. Workplace in the portal: Porz-Wahn (Cologne).4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€3,340.26 net a month in Germany with expatriation allowance, 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Germany: €3,726.12 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Germany: €4,977.50 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Agency · Germany

ESA ESOC

1 open ESA position at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€3,340.26 net a month in Germany with expatriation allowance (without: €2,986.50), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Germany: €3,726.12 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Germany: €4,977.50 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Agency · Germany

EUMETSAT

11 openings in Darmstadt (e.g. ML developer from €7,553 net a month, master's); internships 1–6 months after 2 years of study; Austria is a member.3 routes
Application

EUMETSAT Jobbase (onlyfy)

By email: no · Only citizens of member states (Austria yes); apply in the portal.

Openings on 1 October 2026

11 open positions, of which 0 internships

Jobbase: “11 jobs found” · check

Benefits

Net salary after internal tax, 4-year contracts, then 5-year contracts until retirement at 63; health and social benefits, childcare centre.

Source

Internship at university · At university

EUMETSAT internship (compulsory internship during university)
Requirement
aged 18 or over, at least 2 completed years of study, the internship must be recognised by your degree; English or French
Openings
few places every year, advertised in the portal
Pay
no salary during university; daily allowance and contribution to travel and accommodation possible, depending on the university's rules
Hours, duration
1 to at most 6 months
Location
Darmstadt
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance and accommodation; no transition into a permanent job

How to apply

  1. Search for the internship call in the Jobbase.
  2. State your nationality and the place you want clearly in your application.
  3. Interview by phone or video with the supervisor.

Cover letter for this job

Source: EUMETSAT, Internship Opportunities · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

VN 26/42 Machine Learning Application Developer
Requirement
Master's in computer science or natural sciences, Python, ML libraries
Openings
Deadline 28 Oct 2026
Pay
at least €7,553 net a month (after internal tax, excluding pension and insurance), grade A2/A4
Hours, duration
4-year contract, extendable by 5 years at a time
Location
Darmstadt

Cover letter for this job

Source: EUMETSAT job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · After university

Early Career Employment Programme
Requirement
Graduates with little work experience
Openings
according to the EUMETSAT page
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source

Cover letter for this job

Source: EUMETSAT careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • At university: compulsory internship in Darmstadt from your 3rd year.
  • After a master's: Early Career Programme or a direct position.
Company · Germany

Isar Aerospace

104 openings, 9 for students (e.g. working student in ground systems software); 30 days' leave, Deutschlandticket, employee share plan.3 routes
Application

Greenhouse

By email: no · Apply for each position in the portal.

Openings on 1 October 2026

104 open positions, of which 9 internships

Greenhouse interface; internships/working students counted by title, 2 false hits (logistics) removed · check

Benefits

Virtual employee share plan, 30 days' leave, company pension with 20% employer contribution after probation, subsidised lunches, paid Deutschlandticket, EGYM Wellpass, free snacks, online counselling (OpenUp) — according to adverts, depending on contract type.

Source

Internship at university · At university

Working Student Software Engineer (f/m/d)
Requirement
Bachelor's or master's in computer science or computer engineering
Openings
open now
Tasks
in-house software for test stands and launch facilities: new features, full stack (backend and frontend), automation
Skills
Node.js and/or C#/.NET, Git, SQL, fluent English; an advantage: DevOps, CI/CD, distributed systems
Pay
not stated in the advert; in Germany at least €13.90 an hour (minimum wage 2026) for working students
Hours, duration
Part time alongside your studies
Location
Parsdorf near Munich
Benefits
subsidised lunches, Deutschlandticket, EGYM Wellpass, free snacks

Cover letter for this job

Source: Isar Aerospace job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Launch Vehicle Intern (f/m/d)
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Tasks
Assembly, integration and testing of the Spectrum launcher
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Ottobrunn

Cover letter for this job

Source: Isar Aerospace job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Embedded Software Engineer / Application Software Engineer / Software Test Engineer Ground Systems
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Ottobrunn, Parsdorf

Cover letter for this job

Source: Isar Aerospace job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • At university (e.g. in Munich): working student in software; launch campaigns in Norway as a later option.
  • Isar reached orbit successfully for the first time on 5 Sep 2026 — a growing employer.
Company · Germany

OHB

232 openings (Germany, Czech Republic), including 12 internships, 11 working-student roles, 4 dual-study places, 4 apprenticeships; 37 in IT and software.3 routes
Application

OHB job portal (Cornerstone)

By email: no · Apply in the portal; speculative applications from students are also possible there.

Openings on 1 October 2026

232 open positions, of which 12 internships

Portal filters counted: interns 12, working students 11, dual study 4, apprentices 4, theses 1, IT 21, software 16 · check

Benefits

not published

Dual study · After school-leaving exam

Dual study at OHB
Requirement
after the Matura (university entrance qualification)
Openings
4 places advertised; each starts on 1 September
Tasks
Degree with work phases at OHB, some lectures on site by OHB experts
Pay
Salary from day one (amount as advertised)
Location
Bremen and others

Cover letter for this job

Source: OHB careers page for students · accessed 1 October 2026

Apprenticeship · Now, at school · After school-leaving exam

Apprenticeship as IT specialist (systems integration or application development)
Requirement
School-leaving certificate
Openings
4 apprenticeship places advertised; start on 1 September
Pay
not published
Location
Bremen and others

Cover letter for this job

Source: OHB careers page for pupils · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Internships and working-student jobs
Requirement
University
Openings
12 internships and 11 working-student positions on 1 Oct 2026; speculative applications possible
Pay
in Germany: compulsory internship without minimum-wage obligation, voluntary internship over 3 months with minimum wage (€13.90 an hour in 2026)

Cover letter for this job

Source: OHB job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

  • career@ohb.deOHB recruitingFor: Questions about positions and applying (according to the careers page) · Source
  • careerday@ohb.deOHB careers day teamFor: Questions about the careers day (next one in 2027) · Source

Ways in

  • After the Matura: dual study at OHB in Germany — earn money and study at the same time.
  • At university: internship or working-student job; speculative application in the portal.
Company · Germany

Rocket Factory Augsburg

51 openings, around 16 internships (mission analysis, GNC, LabVIEW, avionics); apply in German or English; part of the OHB group.1 route
Application

Greenhouse (EU)

By email: no · Apply in German or English; working language English.

Openings on 1 October 2026

51 open positions, of which 16 internships

Greenhouse interface; internships by title, 1 false hit removed · check

Benefits

Flexitime, EGYM Wellpass, international start-up environment, team events.

Source

Internship at university · At university

Intern (f/m/d) Simulation Engineer Mission Analysis (also: GNC – Reusable Launch Vehicles, LabVIEW Programming, Avionics Production)
Requirement
Bachelor's or master's (aerospace or similar)
Openings
open now
Tasks
Rocket trajectory and load simulation, analysis and automation pipelines, mission tasks
Skills
Python, GitLab, Matlab/Simulink, flight physics; fluent English (working language)
Pay
not stated; in Germany compulsory internships have no minimum-wage obligation, voluntary ones over 3 months pay the minimum wage
Location
Augsburg

Cover letter for this job

Source: RFA job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • At university: internship in Augsburg (EU, no visa).
Company · Germany, France

The Exploration Company

109 openings, 7 internships (incl. radiation testing and test automation in Munich); relocation help and visa support where needed.1 route
Application

Ashby

By email: no · Submit your CV online; background check depending on the project.

Openings on 1 October 2026

109 open positions, of which 7 internships

Ashby interface · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Internship at university · At university

Internship – Radiation Testing of Electronic Components and Test Automation
Requirement
Bachelor's or master's in electronics, physics or embedded systems
Openings
open now
Tasks
Assemble and test test boards, solder, automate test set-ups with Python, support radiation tests at the particle accelerator (avionics of the Nyx capsule)
Skills
Soldering and troubleshooting circuits, Python for test automation, electronics basics; Altium/LTspice an advantage
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Munich
Travel
Test campaigns at the particle accelerator when needed
Benefits
Relocation help, visa support where needed

Cover letter for this job

Source: TEC job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • European space capsule maker (Nyx) in Munich — internship during university, no visa needed.
Company · Germany, France, Spain

Airbus Defence and Space

Search “Defence and Space”: 680 hits, at least 54 of them internships (many “STAGE 2027” in Toulouse, internships in Germany, Spain); software internships for satellite on-board software.2 routes
Application

Airbus careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Online per position; upload your CV.

Openings on 1 October 2026

680 open positions, of which 54 internships

Workday search “Defence and Space” (free text, imprecise), internships by title in the first 400 hits · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Internship at university · At university

Interns (f/m/d) in electrical engineering – Immenstaad on Lake Constance
Requirement
Degree in electrical or communications engineering or similar; confident German, English; C#, C
Openings
open now, start immediately
Tasks
Target Systems Engineering & Support
Pay
“attractive pay” (no amount)
Hours, duration
6 months, 35-hour week with flexitime
Location
Immenstaad on Lake Constance
Benefits
Company sports groups, international environment; thesis possible afterwards

Cover letter for this job

Source: Airbus job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

STAGE 2027 – Development of an On Board SW module for VIGIL Science satellite / AI-augmented Software Development for satellite onboard software
Requirement
University studies (in France usually an engineering school, final year)
Openings
open now
Pay
in France at least €4.50 an hour by law (over 308 hours); Airbus amount not stated
Location
Toulouse

Cover letter for this job

Source: Airbus job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • At university: internship in Immenstaad or Ottobrunn (German-speaking) or Toulouse (French helpful).
Company · Germany, USA

Tesla (Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla Automation, USA)

Terafab partner; in Germany pupil internships (Prüm and others, from age 15 or as a compulsory internship) and a software internship at Gigafactory Berlin — no visa; US internships $40–59 an hour.3 routes
Application

Tesla careers page

By email: no · tesla.com blocks automated access (bot protection, 1 Oct 2026); adverts read via LinkedIn or the search index. Apply yourself on tesla.com in a normal browser.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible, of which 6 internships uncertain

LinkedIn guest search “Tesla Internship” Germany: 6 Tesla internships (2 Grünheide, 4 pupil internships); US internships via search index · check

Benefits

not published

Holiday or compulsory internship · Now, at school

Pupil internship Prüm (Tesla Automation)
Requirement
at least 15 years old or a compulsory school internship with confirmation; pupil up to year 13; very good German
Openings
advertised (LinkedIn, 4 months ago); further pupil internships in Neutraubling, Neuwied, Reutlingen
Tasks
Areas: logistics, design, electrical engineering, electronics for plant technology, mechatronics, industrial and design mechanics, technical product design
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Prüm (Rhineland-Palatinate)
Documents
Cover letter with period and preferred area, CV, school report

How to apply

  1. Check with the HTL whether a compulsory internship abroad (Germany) is recognised.
  2. Open the advert “Schülerpraktikum Prüm” and apply via tesla.com; state the period and area (electronics) in your cover letter.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Tesla advert on LinkedIn · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Software Engineering Internship (m/f/d) – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Requirement
enrolled in a bachelor's/master's in computer science or similar; very good Python, SQL, JavaScript; dashboards
Openings
advertised (1 month ago, over 200 applications)
Tasks
Quality Data Lab: dashboards, ETL pipelines, analyses for production, presentations
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Hours, duration
6 months full time
Location
Grünheide near Berlin

Cover letter for this job

Source: Tesla advert on LinkedIn · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

US internships winter/spring 2027 (e.g. Fullstack Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering)
Requirement
enrolled at university; a visa is needed for the USA (J-1 via an exchange organisation)
Openings
rolling, according to Tesla up to 4 months after publication
Pay
Examples: $40–58 an hour (Fullstack Infrastructure), $50.06–58.89 an hour (Data Transformations), $20–50 an hour (Engineering Automation) plus benefits
Hours, duration
at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week, on site

Cover letter for this job

uncertain Amounts from search-engine snippets, original page not directly accessible

Source: Tesla adverts according to the search index (pages themselves blocked) · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Now, as a pupil: pupil internship at Tesla in Germany (compulsory internship with school confirmation).
  • At university: software internship at Gigafactory Berlin — EU, no visa.
  • Terafab: Tesla and SpaceX are building the chip factory together; Tesla experience opens doors.
Company · Finland

ICEYE

183 openings, 24 in software (radar satellites); no internships advertised at present; some roles need security clearance.1 route
Application

Ashby

By email: no · Online per position; some positions require a security check and relocation.

Openings on 1 October 2026

183 open positions, of which 0 internships

Ashby interface · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after university · At university · After university

e.g. Fullstack Engineer, Product Engineering / Flight Software Engineer SAR Payload
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Espoo
Contract
permanent, hybrid; relocation to Finland; security check depending on the position

Cover letter for this job

Source: ICEYE job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • EU employer, no visa needed; software positions also in Warsaw, Valencia and Lisbon.
Agency · France

CNES

French space agency; on 1 Oct 2026 the portal showed no adverts, only speculative applications; working language French.1 route
Application

CNES recruitment portal (Cegid)

By email: no · “Candidature spontanée” via the portal.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible uncertain

Portal showed no adverts (2 attempts) — possibly a display fault · check

Benefits

not published

Speculative application · Now, at school · At university

Candidature spontanée (speculative application, also for internships and apprenticeships)
Requirement
School or university
Openings
at any time
Pay
in France, internships over 308 hours at least €4.50 an hour

How to apply

  1. In the portal, choose “Envoyer ma candidature spontanée”.
  2. Upload your CV and motivation letter in French; name the site you want (e.g. Toulouse).

Cover letter for this job

Source: CNES portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Agency · France

ESA-Hauptsitz

6 open ESA positions at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

6 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€3,387.47 net a month in France with expatriation allowance (without: €3,028.72), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 France: €3,206.43 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 France: €5,047.84 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Agency · France (French Guiana)

Europas Weltraumbahnhof (CSG)

Europe's spaceport; ESA does not advertise its own positions there — jobs via CNES (Centre Spatial Guyanais), Telespazio and launch companies; part of the EU, so no visa.1 route
Application

CNES portal; companies on site

By email: no · French required.

Openings on 1 October 2026

0 open positions

ESA portal: 0 positions in Kourou · check

Benefits

not published

Programme · At university · After university

Working at the spaceport via CNES, Telespazio (Kourou office) or launch service providers
Requirement
University or experience
Openings
depending on the call
Pay
not published

Cover letter for this job

Source: Telespazio (Kourou site mentioned) · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • French Guiana is part of the EU: work without a visa. Usually via a company in France with a posting to Kourou.
Company · France, Germany

ArianeGroup

127 openings (France, Germany), 8 for students: working students in Bremen/Taufkirchen, dual study in mechanical engineering, internship in chemical propulsion, thesis.2 routes
Application

ArianeGroup careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Online per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

127 open positions, of which 8 internships

Workday interface, all positions loaded; entry level by title (1 false hit removed) · check

Benefits

not published

Dual study · After school-leaving exam

Dual study in general mechanical engineering – Bachelor of Engineering (m/f/d)
Requirement
after the Matura
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
4 sites (Germany)

Cover letter for this job

Source: ArianeGroup job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Working student (Bremen, Taufkirchen, Lampoldshausen) / Intern Chemical Propulsion / Bachelor's/master's thesis in measurement technology
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): statutory minimum wage EUR 13.90 an hour (2026); does not apply to compulsory internships or orientation internships up to 3 months — rule with source
Location
Bremen, Taufkirchen, Lampoldshausen

Cover letter for this job

Source: ArianeGroup job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • German sites (Bremen, Taufkirchen near Munich, Lampoldshausen) with working-student roles; France requires French.
Agency · United Kingdom

ESA ECSAT

3 open ESA positions at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

3 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
£2,781.08 net a month in the UK with expatriation allowance (without: £2,486.55), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 United Kingdom: £2,988.86 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 United Kingdom: £4,144.24 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Agency · Italy

Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI)

Italian Space Agency: positions via public competitions (concorsi); compulsory internships (tirocini curriculari, 3–6 months) for students of universities with an ASI agreement; applications in Italian.1 route
Application

ASI “Concorsi e Opportunità”

By email: no · Public calls; deadlines per competition.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Page with competitions, no count · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Tirocini curriculari (compulsory internships during university)
Requirement
Studies at a university with an ASI cooperation agreement
Openings
according to the partner university's offer
Tasks
Work that complements your studies, for ECTS credits or your thesis
Pay
no obligation to pay (according to ASI)
Hours, duration
3–6 months, on site or remote

How to apply

  1. During your studies, check whether your own or a host university (e.g. via Erasmus+) has an agreement with ASI.
  2. Arrange the internship through that university's internship office.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ASI, Alta Formazione · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • For Italy: the agency requires Italian; companies such as Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio and D-Orbit often work in English.
Company · Italy

Argotec

18 openings (small satellites, radio, FPGA, missions), applications to jobs@argotecgroup.com; every other Friday off, up to 2 days working from home.1 route
Application

Website / email

By email: yes · Careers address jobs@argotecgroup.com.

Openings on 1 October 2026

18 open positions, of which 0 internships

Counted on the careers page · check

Benefits

Staff restaurant, up to 2 days working from home a week, “free day” every other Friday of the month, training (Italy).

Source

Starting job after university · At university · After university

e.g. Space Missions Engineer, FPGA Engineer – SDR Development, Digital Design Engineer
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
in Piedmont at least €600 gross a month for internships outside a course
Location
Turin

Cover letter for this job

Source: Argotec careers page · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Company · Italy

Avio

Vega rockets; 15 openings, 2 internships — including an AI internship with €1,000 a month, free canteen and company bus.2 routes
Application

InRecruiting (Zucchetti)

By email: no · Online application per advert or speculative application (“Candidatura spontanea”).

Openings on 1 October 2026

15 open positions, of which 2 internships

both pages of the job list counted · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Internship at university · At university

Stage AI Engineer – Generative AI e Large Language Models
Requirement
Master's in computer science or similar (laurea magistrale), very good Python, LLM, vector databases, NLP
Openings
open now
Tasks
Develop, test and document AI agents and RAG systems
Pay
€1,000 a month (expense allowance)
Hours, duration
on site, 6 days a month hybrid
Location
Colleferro
Benefits
Free canteen, free company buses, company IT

Cover letter for this job

Source: Avio job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

Structural Design Intern – Preliminary LV Verification
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): internships outside a course: minimum pay set by region, e.g. Lazio EUR 800 gross a month — rule with source
Location
Colleferro

Cover letter for this job

Source: Avio job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Company · Italy

D-Orbit

15 listings, including “Open Application – Interns” and an internship in AI data automation; software testing in Lomazzo.2 routes
Application

Factorial

By email: no · Apply via “Apply now”; for internships include a cover letter with your studies and motivation.

Openings on 1 October 2026

15 open positions, of which 2 internships

Counted on the Factorial page (incl. 2 open applications) · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Open Application – Interns / Internship PMO Back Office & AI-Driven Data Automation
Requirement
University
Openings
at any time or open now
Pay
in Lombardy at least €500 gross a month for internships outside a course (€400 with meal vouchers)
Hours, duration
hybrid
Location
Fino Mornasco

How to apply

  1. On the Factorial page, choose “Open Application – Interns”.
  2. Cover letter: studies, experience, why D-Orbit.

Cover letter for this job

Source: D-Orbit job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Embedded Software Test Engineer (Lomazzo) / Senior Flight Software Engineer
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Lomazzo, Lisbon

Cover letter for this job

Source: D-Orbit job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Agency · Italy

ESA ESRIN and Φ-lab

6 open ESA positions at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

6 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€2,634.21 net a month in Italy with expatriation allowance (without: €2,355.23), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Italy: €2,467.40 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Italy: €3,925.39 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Company · Italy

Telespazio

53 openings (Leonardo portal), incl. design/software engineer in Rome and satellite operations in Darmstadt; “Space4Thesis” programme for master's theses.2 routes
Application

Leonardo careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Apply in the portal; questions to recruiting@telespazio.com.

Openings on 1 October 2026

53 open positions, of which 0 internships

Workday search “Telespazio” · check

Benefits

not published

Thesis · At university

Space4Thesis – master's thesis with internship (e.g. Space Systems Engineering, Fucino)
Requirement
Master's studies
Openings
according to the call (not in the portal at present)
Pay
not published. Guide (statutory or collective-agreement minimum, not stated by the employer): internships outside a course: minimum pay set by region, e.g. Lazio EUR 800 gross a month — rule with source
Location
Fucino and others

uncertain Advert documented only by a secondary source

Source: Space Crew (job board, secondary source; page behind a Vercel bot check on 1 Oct 2026) · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Telespazio – Design/Software Engineer (Rome) / Spacecraft Operations Engineer Metop (Darmstadt)
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Rome, Darmstadt

Cover letter for this job

Source: Leonardo portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Darmstadt: satellite operations for ESA and EUMETSAT at the German Telespazio — a German-speaking entry into mission operations.
Company · Italy, France

Thales Alenia Space

Search “Thales Alenia Space”: 228 openings, 54 in software; paid “Young Talent Program” (internship) for final-year students and graduates.2 routes
Application

Thales careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Online per position; Italian positions mostly in English or Italian.

Openings on 1 October 2026

228 open positions, of which 7 internships

Workday search “Thales Alenia Space” (228) and “Young Talent Program” (7) · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Beca/Internship Young Talent Program 2026-2027 (incl. Software Engineering Intern, DevOps Intern)
Requirement
Students in their final year or graduates
Openings
open now
Pay
paid (amount not stated)
Location
Madrid (Tres Cantos), Barcelona

Cover letter for this job

Source: Thales job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

e.g. AOCS Design Junior Engineer (Rome), SW Developer & Data Manager (Milan)
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
in Italy: internship outside a course in Lazio at least €800 gross a month
Location
Rome, Milan

Cover letter for this job

Source: Thales job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Italy: Rome and Turin are the main sites; EU citizen, no visa.
Company · Japan, Luxembourg, USA

ispace

56 openings, 10 of them in Luxembourg (incl. embedded software engineer) — EU, no visa; no internships advertised.1 route
Application

Lever

By email: no · Online per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

56 open positions, of which 0 internships

Lever interface · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Embedded Software Engineer (Luxembourg)
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Luxembourg

Cover letter for this job

Source: ispace job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Lunar lander company with an EU site in Luxembourg; Japan also via the Austria–Japan working holiday programme.
Company · Luxembourg

SES

79 openings in Luxembourg (incl. IRIS² security, embedded software), 3 internships: Validation Engineer, Knowledge & Automation, DevOps Engineer.1 route
Application

SES careers portal (SAP SuccessFactors)

By email: no · Online per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

79 open positions, of which 3 internships

Portal search “Luxembourg”: 79 results, all 4 pages read · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Intern, DevOps Engineer / Intern, Validation Engineer / Intern, Knowledge & Automation
Requirement
University
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Luxembourg

Cover letter for this job

Source: SES job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Satellite operator in the EU — internship without a visa; in Luxembourg the working language is usually English.
Agency · Netherlands

ESA ESTEC

20 open ESA positions at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience. Largest site.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

20 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€3,329.52 net a month in the Netherlands with expatriation allowance (without: €2,976.90), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Netherlands: €3,415.27 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Netherlands: €4,961.50 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Company · Switzerland

ClearSpace

Space debris removal; 41 openings (London 16, Luxembourg 13, Switzerland 3), software e.g. Flight Software Architect; no internships at present.1 route
Application

BambooHR

By email: no · Online per position. Beware of the similar name: talent.clearspace.to is a different company.

Openings on 1 October 2026

41 open positions, of which 0 internships

BambooHR job list (careers/list) · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Flight Dynamics Engineer (London or Luxembourg) / On-board Data Handling Engineer
Requirement
University and experience
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
London, Luxembourg

Cover letter for this job

Source: ClearSpace job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Fits the /job page “Space debris”; Luxembourg (EU) without a visa, London with a work visa.
Agency · Spain

ESA ESAC

1 open ESA position at this site (1 Oct 2026); internships during university, Graduate Trainee after a master's, grade G without a degree after 4 years' experience.4 routes
Application

ESA careers portal (jobs.esa.int)

By email: no · Apply only in the portal, in English or French.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal: all 32 ESA positions counted by workplace (multiple locations counted per location) · check

Benefits

Salary free of national income tax, ESA social security, annual medical check-up, pension, relocation help, expatriation allowance, 2.5 days' leave a month plus public holidays.

Source

Internship at university · At university

ESA Student Internship (3–6 months)
Requirement
University, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a master's; citizenship of an ESA member state (Austria yes)
Openings
Advertised every November on jobs.esa.int; selection December–February
Pay
unpaid with a monthly allowance (according to Eurodesk €800 or €500; confirm with ESA)
Hours, duration
3–6 months
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; only 1 ESA internship per person, at most 2 applications per round
Documents
CV and motivation letter in English (profile in the portal)

How to apply

  1. In November, search jobs.esa.int for “Internship”.
  2. Create a profile with CV and motivation letter.
  3. Choose up to 2 internships and apply.

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Student Internships · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

ESA Graduate Trainee (EGT)
Requirement
Master's (final year or up to 1 year after graduating); a bachelor's is not enough
Openings
every February, around 100 places, at most 3 applications
Pay
€2,795.60 net a month in Spain with expatriation allowance (without: €2,499.53), 12 times a year
Hours, duration
1 year, can be extended by 1 year, 2.5 days' leave per month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), ESA social security, relocation help, expatriation allowance

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Graduate Trainees; salary: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · After university

Technical post grade G (possible without a degree)
Requirement
at least 4 years' relevant experience, e.g. after the HTL
Openings
depending on the call (grades G2–G4 or G5–G6)
Pay
G2 Spain: €2,719.76 net a month
Benefits
tax-free (nationally), allowances depending on circumstances

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA, Salaries by grade and country 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Specialist post A1/A2
Requirement
Master's; A1 with under 4 years' experience
Openings
rolling in the portal
Pay
A1 Spain: €4,165.90 net a month

Cover letter for this job

Source: ESA salary table 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • School: ESA education programmes (Astro Pi by 22 Feb 2027, CanSat by 6 Nov 2026).
  • University: Student Internship (advertised in November).
  • Without a degree: technical post at grade G after about 4 years' work experience.
Company · Spain

GMV

215 openings worldwide (166 Spain, 26 Germany), 14 for students, 62 in software; Global Talent Internship also open to vocational students.2 routes
Application

GMV job portal (Cornerstone)

By email: no · Filters “I’m a student” (14) and “I am a recent graduate” (19).

Openings on 1 October 2026

215 open positions, of which 14 internships

Portal filters counted (anytime 215, student 14, software 62) · check

Benefits

Private health insurance, personal training programme, language course subsidy, working from home, flexitime, shorter hours on Fridays and in summer, health programme, free fruit; in the Forbes 2026 ranking of the 100 best employers.

Source

Internship at university · Now, at school · At university

Global Talent Internship Program
Requirement
Students in the final year of an engineering degree and pupils in technical vocational training (according to GMV)
Openings
every year, including a summer cohort; places in the portal with the filter “I’m a student” (14 on 1 Oct 2026)
Pay
not published
Hours, duration
Summer cohort 3 months
Location
Madrid, Valladolid, Valencia, Lisbon, Bucharest and others

Cover letter for this job

Source: GMV news on the Global Talent Internship Program · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

e.g. space mission software engineer
Requirement
University
Openings
open now (1 Oct 2026)
Pay
not published
Location
Tres Cantos (Madrid)

Cover letter for this job

Source: GMV job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Also in Germany (Gilching, Darmstadt at ESOC) and Portugal; English is the working language in many teams.
Agency · Czech Republic

EUSPA (EU Agency for the Space Programme)

EU agency for Galileo and Copernicus; paid traineeships (€1,500 a month, 6 months) — the 2026 round ran until 30 June; 1 open position.1 route
Application

EUSPA job portal

By email: no · Create an account, apply online.

Openings on 1 October 2026

1 open positions, of which 0 internships

Portal “Current vacancies”: 1 open (EU Space Market Officer, deadline 20 Oct 2026); 2026 traineeships closed · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

EUSPA Traineeship (e.g. Space Programme Operations)
Requirement
Graduate or final year of studies; EU citizenship; English plus a second EU language; no previous paid EUSPA traineeship
Openings
every year; 2026 round deadline 30 Jun 2026 — next round probably similar, check beforehand
Pay
€1,500 a month (full time), travel costs to home town reimbursable
Hours, duration
6 months, extendable; each starts on the first of the month
Location
Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands or Spain
Contract
Arrange your own health and accident insurance; clean criminal record

Cover letter for this job

Source: EUSPA traineeship call 2026 · accessed 1 October 2026

Company · USA

Blue Origin

Many summer internships 2027 (e.g. $38 an hour, 15 weeks, housing and relocation help) — only for US citizens and Green Card holders.1 route
Application

Blue Origin careers portal (Workday)

By email: no · Online per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible, of which 51 internships

Workday search “Intern” (524 hits, free text), internships by title in the first 400 · check

Benefits

listed with each route below

Internship at university · At university

Summer 2027 Internships (Systems, Electrical, GNC, Test, Software Developer)
Requirement
Undergraduate or graduate, at least 1 more semester after the internship; US citizen, Green Card, refugee or asylee
Openings
open now
Pay
e.g. $38.00 an hour (Aerospace Systems Engineering, graduate)
Hours, duration
15 weeks full time
Benefits
Housing and relocation help; own transport to work

Cover letter for this job

Source: Blue Origin job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Access, as with SpaceX, via a Green Card (see the US rules).
Company · USA

Cursor (Anysphere)

132 openings (7 in London, 54 remote); the entry-level role “New Grad 2027” requires a project of your own to show.1 route
Application

Ashby

By email: no · Link an outstanding project of your own in your application (GitHub, app, open source).

Openings on 1 October 2026

132 open positions, of which 0 internships

Ashby interface (posting API) · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after university · After university

Software Engineer, New Grad 2027
Requirement
Graduating in spring 2027 in computer science or similar; required: a project of your own that is publicly verifiable
Openings
open now (8 Sep 2026)
Tasks
Product work on Grok Bot, Cloud Agents and Cursor: small features from the interface to the backend, prototypes in a few days
Skills
strong fundamentals, sensible use of AI tools, fast learning; internships welcome
Pay
not published
Hours, duration
Full time
Location
San Francisco

How to apply

  1. Apply with a link to your best own project.
  2. 2–3 short technical interviews.
  3. On-site day in the office with a small project.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Cursor job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Build a public project now (e.g. your diploma thesis as open source on GitHub) — that is your ticket for this role.
  • London positions: the UK requires EU citizens to have a sponsored work visa.
Agency · USA

NASA (centres and programmes)

NASA civil-service jobs are almost only for US citizens; NASA advises non-Americans to work through international partners (e.g. ESA) and industry partners; Austria is not a NASA I² partner country.2 routes
Application

USAJOBS (civil service), intern.nasa.gov (internships)

By email: no · “In most cases, you must be a U.S. citizen to work for NASA.”

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Rules according to the NASA FAQ, no count · check

Benefits

not published

Programme · At university

Working with NASA via international partners
Requirement
University
Openings
rolling
Tasks
NASA missions with European involvement: via ESA internships and positions, via companies such as TTTech (Orion, Gateway) or Beyond Gravity
Pay
not published

Cover letter for this job

Source: NASA Careers FAQ · accessed 1 October 2026

Programme · At university

Marshall Plan scholarship for research in the USA
Requirement
University studies (engineering/science) at an Austrian partner university, very good results
Openings
Apply 1 Sep–30 Oct 2026 for stays from 4 Jan 2027; further windows every year
Pay
€4,000 (3 months) to €6,000 (5 months), +€1,500 for master's students
Hours, duration
at least 90 days

Cover letter for this job

Source: Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Work on NASA missions through ESA and European suppliers (e.g. Orion/Artemis).
  • Research stay at JPL via JVSRP with a Marshall Plan scholarship.
Agency · USA

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Regular internships only for US citizens/Green Card holders; for foreigners the JVSRP visiting programme with own funding (≥ $2,400 a month) — e.g. via a Marshall Plan scholarship.2 routes
Application

Email to the JVSRP team

By email: yes · Apply by email with letters of recommendation, CV, transcript and proof of funding.

Openings on 1 October 2026

no count possible

Programme pages; job portal not counted · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

JPL Visiting Student Research Program (JVSRP)
Requirement
Bachelor's or master's in STEM, GPA at least 3.0 (US scale); funding from a third party (government, university, foundation) of at least $2,400 a month
Openings
rolling, flexible periods, full or part time
Pay
no pay from JPL; funding from your own scholarship

How to apply

  1. Secure a scholarship (e.g. Marshall Plan scholarship, apply 1 Sep–30 Oct).
  2. Find a suitable JPL research group and write to it.
  3. Email jvsrp@jpl.nasa.gov with letters of recommendation, CV, transcript and proof of funding.

Cover letter for this job

uncertain Whether the Marshall Plan amount alone covers the required $2,400 a month depends on duration and bonus — possibly combine with other funds.

Source: JPL, Visiting Student Research Program · accessed 1 October 2026

Programme · At university

Marshall Plan scholarship for research in the USA
Requirement
University studies (engineering/science) at an Austrian partner university, very good results
Openings
Apply 1 Sep–30 Oct 2026 for stays from 4 Jan 2027; further windows every year
Pay
€4,000 (3 months) to €6,000 (5 months), +€1,500 for master's students
Hours, duration
at least 90 days

Cover letter for this job

Source: Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation · accessed 1 October 2026

Contacts

Ways in

  • Study in Austria → Marshall Plan scholarship → research stay at JPL via JVSRP.
Company · USA

SpaceX

2,606 openings, all in the USA and all with a US export-control clause; software internship $30–40 an hour, software engineer mostly $100,000–175,000 a year.3 routes
Application

SpaceX careers page (Greenhouse)

By email: no · Apply only online for each position; internships for spring and summer 2027 are already advertised.

Openings on 1 October 2026

2606 open positions, of which 12 internships

Greenhouse interface; 12 internships (spring/summer 2027) + 4 apprenticeships; 0 positions outside the USA · check

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) pension plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, stock or long-term incentives, discounted employee stock purchase, 3 weeks' paid leave and at least 10 paid holidays (according to adverts).

Source

Internship at university · At university · After university

Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
Requirement
enrolled in a bachelor's or master's; at least 3 months' programming experience (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript or Python); US person
Openings
open now
Tasks
Software projects in teams for Falcon, Dragon, Starship, Starlink, Starshield, SpaceXAI
Pay
$30 an hour (1st/2nd year of study), $34 (3rd/4th year), $36 (after a bachelor's), $38 (after a master's), $40 (after a doctorate); relocation allowance possible
Hours, duration
at least 12 weeks full time on site from May or June 2027
Location
Bastrop, Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, Hawthorne, Irvine, McGregor, Palo Alto, Redmond
Travel
own car needed for Brownsville, Cape Canaveral and McGregor
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, talks by company leadership, networking events
Contract
fixed-term internship in the USA
Documents
Online application with CV (an application system that cannot read photos or columns — single-column CV without a photo)

Cover letter for this job

Source: SpaceX job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Software Engineer (excluding senior), 169 adverts
Requirement
usually a bachelor's; US person
Openings
rolling
Pay
Ranges in 130 adverts: $100,000–175,000 base salary a year, median $125,000–157,500; plus stock or bonuses
Hours, duration
in 1,006 of 2,606 adverts: willingness to work extended hours and weekends
Travel
mentioned in 1,533 adverts (depending on the position)

Cover letter for this job

Source: SpaceX adverts, analysed via the Greenhouse interface · accessed 1 October 2026

Apprenticeship · At university

Apprentice Controls Technician (McGregor, Texas)
Requirement
Associate degree (2-year college) in instrumentation, controls or electrical engineering; US person
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Hours, duration
longer hours, weekends, shift work possible

Cover letter for this job

Source: SpaceX job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Almost every SpaceX position requires a US person: US citizenship or a Green Card (export control ITAR, 22 CFR § 120.62).
  • Route to a Green Card: the US State Department's annual Diversity Visa lottery (only via dvprogram.state.gov; requirement Matura or 2 years' work experience). Whether the round opens in autumn 2026 is unclear — check every October.
  • In parallel without moving: SpaceXAI offers “AI Tutor” tasks remotely worldwide.
  • The skills SpaceX lists in internship adverts (C, C++, Python, own projects, teamwork) can be built in Europe — e.g. at Isar Aerospace, The Exploration Company or in the TU Wien Space Team.
Company · USA

SpaceXAI

296 openings, 33 of them remote worldwide (e.g. AI Tutor – Software Engineering, also as a freelancer, no visa needed).1 route
Application

Greenhouse

By email: no · Online per position; no visa support, but remote positions worldwide.

Openings on 1 October 2026

296 open positions, of which 0 internships

Greenhouse interface; 33 with location “Remote International” · check

Benefits

not published

Remote work · After university

AI Tutor – Software Engineering
Requirement
professional software experience, in-depth knowledge of at least one programming language
Openings
open now
Tasks
Write code examples for AI training, review and improve AI-generated code
Pay
US: $40–100 an hour; international: stated during the application process
Hours, duration
Full time, part time or freelance; as a freelancer usually from about 10 hours a week, with flexible hours
Location
remote, worldwide (computer: Chromebook, Mac from macOS 11 or Windows from 10)
Contract
employment or freelance depending on the country; no visa support

Cover letter for this job

Source: SpaceXAI job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Without moving and without a Green Card: remote work as an AI Tutor once you have software work experience.
Company · USA

Terafab (SpaceX and Tesla)

Chip factory of SpaceX and Tesla (with Intel) in Grimes County; $16.8 bn; first phase 3,000 jobs for engineers, technicians, plant staff; 10 Terafab positions at SpaceX (export clause).1 route
Application

SpaceX careers page (Greenhouse); Tesla careers page

By email: no · Tesla page not readable on 1 Oct 2026 (blank in the browser).

Openings on 1 October 2026

10 open positions, of which 0 internships

SpaceX Greenhouse interface, search “Terafab”/“Grimes”; Tesla could not be checked · check

Benefits

not published

Starting job after school · After school-leaving exam · At university · After university

Site Reliability Engineer (Manufacturing Infrastructure)
Requirement
Bachelor's in computer science or similar OR 3 years' experience in SRE/DevOps instead of a degree; at least 1 year of software development, Linux; US person
Openings
open now
Tasks
Run the factory's compute, storage and network infrastructure (Terraform/Ansible, Docker/Kubernetes, databases)
Pay
not published
Location
Bastrop, Texas

Cover letter for this job

Source: SpaceX job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Access, as with SpaceX, via a Green Card; IT infrastructure experience (Linux, Kubernetes) counts here instead of a degree.
Company · USA, Germany

Planet Labs

126 openings, including Graz (data scientist €54,100–67,600 a year) and Berlin; working students in Berlin €18 an hour at 20 hours a week.2 routes
Application

Greenhouse

By email: no · Online per position; deadlines can close early if enough applications arrive.

Openings on 1 October 2026

126 open positions, of which 2 internships

Greenhouse interface; 2 working students (Berlin), 1 false hit removed; Austria: 2 (Graz, Austria Remote) · check

Benefits

Generous leave and holiday policy incl. global company days off; benefits depend on country and contract type.

Source

Internship at university · At university

Working Student, Professional Services / Customer Success
Requirement
Full-time studies (GIS, computer science, remote sensing, geography or similar)
Openings
open now
Tasks
Support customer projects with satellite data, demonstrations, training
Pay
€18 an hour (pay range for Germany stated in the advert)
Hours, duration
20 hours a week, hybrid, about 2 days in the office
Location
Berlin

Cover letter for this job

Source: Planet job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Starting job after university · At university · After university

Data Scientist
Requirement
Bachelor's in computer science/data science or similar, at least 4 years' experience, Python, ML
Openings
open now
Pay
€54,100–67,600 gross a year (pay range for Austria stated in the advert)
Location
Graz

Cover letter for this job

Source: Planet job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • Satellite data company with a site in Graz — later an entry in Austria without moving abroad.
Company · USA, New Zealand

Rocket Lab

553 openings, 94 for entry level; in Auckland 15 internships/apprenticeships explicitly open to EU citizens (US sites only for US persons).3 routes
Application

Greenhouse

By email: no · Online per position.

Openings on 1 October 2026

553 open positions, of which 94 internships

Greenhouse interface; entry level by title (Intern, Apprentice, Graduate) · check

Benefits

not published

Internship at university · At university

Launch Safety Software Intern / Data Engineering Intern / Web Services Intern (Auckland)
Requirement
Studying or recently completed a tertiary diploma or equivalent knowledge; for New Zealand, EU citizens among others are eligible (ITAR note in the advert)
Openings
open now
Tasks
Launch safety software (C++, Python), data pipelines (Python), web services (TypeScript, React/Angular/Vue)
Skills
C++ and Python, Git, Jira (Launch Safety); Python (Data); TypeScript/JavaScript and a frontend framework (Web)
Pay
not published
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Contract
Work permit for New Zealand needed — working holiday visa for Austrians aged 18–30, up to 6 months

How to apply

  1. Apply for a New Zealand working holiday visa (100 places a year for Austrians, from April).
  2. On the Rocket Lab site, choose the internship in Auckland and apply online.
  3. In your CV, name your Python/C++ projects and your HTL diploma.

Cover letter for this job

Source: Rocket Lab job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Apprenticeship · After school-leaving exam

Apprentice Aerospace Technician (Auckland)
Requirement
as advertised
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Auckland

Cover letter for this job

Source: Rocket Lab job advert · accessed 1 October 2026

Internship at university · At university

US internships spring/summer 2027 (e.g. Avionics Engineering Intern)
Requirement
University; at US sites only US persons (ITAR)
Openings
open now
Pay
not published
Location
Long Beach and others

Cover letter for this job

Source: Rocket Lab job portal · accessed 1 October 2026

Ways in

  • After the Matura: working holiday in New Zealand and an internship at Rocket Lab Auckland — possible without a Green Card.
  • At university: internship in Auckland; Canada (Toronto) as another non-US site.

04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which space companies take school pupils?

In Austria, Beyond Gravity, Infineon, Joanneum Research, Seibersdorf Labor and TTTech offer holiday or compulsory internships. Through the FFG Talente programme, pupils aged 15 and over get a paid research internship, for example at the Space Research Institute. Other companies such as EODC, GeoVille or Peak Technology accept speculative applications. In Germany, Tesla offers pupil internships in Prüm.

What does a compulsory internship after year 4 of an HTL pay?

It depends on the company's collective agreement. The IT agreement sets €960 gross a month, the electrical and electronics industry €1,163.46, the metal trades €1,443.27 (from 1 January 2027: €1,472.14)127,128,129. Many companies pay more; the advert must state whether they are willing to125.

Can an Austrian work at SpaceX?

US positions subject to export control require US citizenship or a Green Card131. Routes there are the Green Card lottery, an internship on a J-1 visa and work without relocating, for example as an AI Tutor at SpaceXAI. In Germany, Tesla, SpaceX's partner in the Terafab chip factory, offers internships without a visa. All the steps are on the page Working abroad.

How up to date is the information?

Every entry was checked on 1 October 2026 on the employer's own pages or via its application system. Job numbers change daily; open “To the job” before applying. Where only a secondary source was available, the entry says “uncertain”.

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