Participators at LiftOff 2023

We are the European Space Agency.

Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment.

ESA is always on the look-out for talented new people from engineering, science, IT, natural/social science, business and administration services (law, finance, communications, human resources, facility management). We strongly encourage students and graduates of universities or equivalent institutions to join ESA.

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Careers at ESA

GKN AEROSPACE

GKN Aerospace is one of the world's leading suppliers of aerospace technology with 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries with approximately 15,000 employees. GKN Aerospace in Sweden is the headquarters and development center for the group's aircraft engine operations. It has a long history as a partner and supplier of aircraft engines to the Swedish Armed Forces and as a design partner to the world's aircraft engine companies and to Europe's space program. GKN Aerospace's space business unit, in Trollhättan, has been active in the Ariane program since 1974, having contributed to the program at every stage from initial research and development through to serial production.

GKN Aerospace Sweden is based in Trollhättan with approximately 2,000 employees.

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Swedish Space Corporation, SSC

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) provides world-class space services to commercial and institutional customers around the globe. We began in 1966 with pioneering scientific rocket launches from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, and today we are a global leader in the international space industry. SSC’s world-wide network of satellite ground stations and offices offers the chance to build a career that takes you around the globe. Our unrivalled prowess in space-to-Earth connectivity, complete launch mission support, data analytics and processing services help drive research and technologies that make our world a better place. We help Earth benefit from Space!

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Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI

FOI, the Swedish Defence Research Agency, is one of Europe's leading research institutes in defence and security. FOI is a government agency under the Ministry of Defence, and most of its activities are assignment-based. Our largest clients are the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Government Offices and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. We also have many assignments from other government authorities, municipalities and companies, within the defence and security fields.

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FMV T&E Vidsel Test Range

T&E's test site in Vidsel has access to Europe's largest test area over land. The test area is located in Lapland and comprises an enclosed, well-guarded, low mountain area totalling 1650 km². It has more than 60 years of experience in verification and validation, VoV, of military systems. The test site offers the Swedish Armed Forces and external customers an opportunity to test new weapons materiel, train and verify capability.

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Arctic Business Incubator, ABI

From northern Sweden, we help entrepreneurs turn extraordinary ideas into profitable businesses and connect industry leaders with innovative start-ups to break new ground together.

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OHB Sweden

OHB Sweden is a provider of complete space missions, satellites as well as spacecraft subsystems. With more than 30 years of proven success from a wide range of space missions in low and geostationary orbit as well as spacecraft for interplanetary missions, OHB Sweden has acquired a first-class reputation offering reliable and innovative solutions to its customers. Building its success on the passion and exceptional talent of its employees, its extensive knowledge base, OHB Sweden stands stronger than ever to take on new innovative space missions together with its ever-growing network of partners and customers.

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AAC Clyde Space

We’re actively growing the AAC Clyde Space family. At AAC Clyde Space we pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive working environment where talented people want to work and where innovation can thrive. Scroll down to find out about the latest opportunities to join the Group, and follow us on social media to get regular updates. We also welcome speculative applications for future opportunities.

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Giron Space Organisation, GSO

GSO was founded the 12 of April 2021 by four of the student projects at LTU’s Kiruna Space Campus.

The purpose of GSO is to support these projects in their current and future endeavors. This includes deepening the collaboration between the projects, providing a platform for sponsorship opportunities, and helping students and projects to meet each other. The goal of GSO is to facilitate and drive future iterations of the current projects, allowing them to expand and improve. Since projects usually last longer than most of the study programs at the Space Campus, GSO becomes an important part in integrating the new students into projects.