Luxembourgish National Graduate Trainee in Space Economy

Luxembourgish National Graduate Trainee in Space Economy Job Requisition ID: 20913 Date Posted: 24 September 2026 Closing Date: 15 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: External Only Type of Appointment (learn more): ESA Graduate Trainee Directorate: Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement Workplace: Paris, FR Grade Band: F1 - F1 The ESA National Graduate Trainee (NGT) Programmes offer recent Master’s graduates the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience at ESA across a range of space-related disciplines. The programmes are essentially similar to ESA’s own Graduate Trainee Programme, notably in offering the same employment conditions. They however differ in one important respect: each NGT Programme is funded by an individual ESA Member State or Associate Member under a bilateral partnership agreement concluded with ESA.As a result, a representative of the sponsoring State participates in the selection process. In addition to assessing candidates against the requirements of the position, the selection may also include an evaluation of their background and knowledge of the space policies and related activities of the sponsoring State.LocationESA Headquarters, Paris, FranceOur team and missionThe Industrial Policy and Space Economy Division is in charge of:establishing and maintaining a close relation with the Member States regarding industrial policy;pursuing the proactive management of the geographical return objectives of the Agency through its procurement activities, and monitoring/ensuring its proper implementation;contributing to the definition of the geographical return objectives for all ESA programmes and activities;interacting with non-Member States and European institutions for aspects relevant to industrial policy;assessing the economic impact of space activities notably through socioeconomic studies in collaboration with national and international organisations, in particular the OECD;contributing to the preparation of new programmes of the Agency via assessments of their expected economic benefits with a view to maximising them.You are encouraged to visit the ESA website:http://www.esa.intand the ESA space economy website: space-economy.esa.intField(s) of activity/research for the traineeshipAs a Luxembourgish National Graduate Trainee, you will have the opportunity to support the team in a variety of activities, such as:supporting the analysis of the socioeconomic impact of space activities and the socioeconomic studies;supporting studies on various topics related to the space economy;supporting the preparation of the ESA Space Economy Report;supporting the organisation of space economy events;supporting the communication on ESA Space Economy activities;supporting the coordination with the activities of the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO).Please visit the ECSECO website for more inforrmation: ecseco.orgTechnical competenciesKnowledge of relevant technical and functional domainsRelevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activitiesGeneral knowledge of the space sector and relevant activitiesKnowledge of ESA and its programmes and projectsBehavioural competenciesResult OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to theESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebookEducationYou should have recently completed, or be in the final year of, your master’s degree in economics.Additional requirementsYou should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams will be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional outlook and career goals will be explored during the later stages of the selection process.Diversity, Equity and InclusivenessESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email atcontact.human.resources@esa.int.Important Information and DisclaimerDuring the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.Nationality and LanguagesPlease note that applications can only be considered from nationals of Luxembourgor permanent residents of Luxembourg with the nationality of an ESA Member State, Associate Member or Cooperating State.The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Who we recruit » Recruitment Process » What we offer » Life at ESA » FAQ » Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.