An internship or work-study placement with CNES gives you the chance to acquire new skills, chart your career path and build a network in the French space industry.
191 internships and 44 work-study placements in 2023
Internships at CNES
Internship openings are posted from September and all through the year, and mostly start in March-April.
Things to note:
- Internships are for four to six months maximum
- To apply, you must be in your final year at engineering school or university
- Your internship must be a mandatory part of your curriculum to enable an agreement between your engineering school/university and CNES, and you’ll be required to write a report
- You’ll work under a tutor at CNES, who’ll liaise with your supervisor where applicable
View internship openings on our Recruitment website
Work-study placements at CNES
Work-study openings are posted from March-April and start in September-October.
You can apply for a work-study placement at CNES if:
- You’re studying for an engineering diploma (three years of work-study)
- You’re in the final year of your master’s degree (one year of work-study)
Work-study placements increase your chances of future career opportunities with CNES. And for us, they’re a way of passing on our knowledge and culture, and recruiting tomorrow’s talents.
View work-study openings on our Recruitment website
Ninth-grade internships
Since 2023, CNES has hosted some 100 ninth-grade students every year. These internships give them a glimpse of the kinds of jobs we do and an opportunity to discover what the space sector is all about. To learn more or to submit an application, see our dedicated website page.
