We work on complex and innovative high-tech projects that call for the best and brightest talents.
In 2024, CNES is:
- 2,350 employees
- 4 centres of excellence: two in Paris and one in Toulouse and Kourou (French Guiana)
- A range of activities: launchers, Earth observation, space science and exploration, telecommunications, defence, business support, space data management and more
- 100+ space missions in operation or development
- The space agency collaborating with the most countries in the world
Why join CNES?
Work on unique and exciting projects
CNES is the government agency responsible for shaping and executing France’s space policy. We’re pursuing innovative projects with space agencies, research laboratories and industry partners all over the world. At CNES, you’ll get unique opportunities to work on the next generation of Ariane launchers, operate orbital systems and Mars rovers, and analyse data to gain new insights into our planet and the mechanisms driving climate change.
Work-life balance
We may have our head in the stars, but our feet are firmly on the ground! It’s important to us that our people have the right balance between work, personal development and family life. CNES offers numerous benefits, including good private health insurance cover, sports infrastructures and financial help with child care, travel and cultural activities.
Skills development
Whether you aim to be a top expert in your field or prefer to change jobs and broaden your horizons, we help you chart your career path through training and internal mobility opportunities. You can also choose to work at any of our four field centres in Paris, Toulouse and Kourou. Every year, more than 300 mobility opportunities are open to all of our people, ensuring attractive career development and satisfaction.
When you join CNES, you become a part of the space adventure and embrace a career steeped in exploration, innovation, collaboration and a host of opportunities!
- Director of Human Resources
What they said
Here’s what employees said about us on Choose My Company (2022):
What I like most is the rich diversity of engineering careers and new learning opportunities.
The projects are stimulating and exciting. I also appreciate the team spirit in my department.
The great thing about CNES is the strong team spirit working for space, driven by people who are experts in their field and passionate about what they do. We’re also lucky to have such close interpersonal relationships.
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Nous sommes fiers d'être classés #7 au classement HappyIndex®Trainees 2023 des entreprises de 100 à 199 stagiaires / alternants ! #ChooseMyCompany
As a government agency, CNES expects its people to apply a principle of neutrality, particularly with regard to religious beliefs.
Downloadable documents:
- 2023 gender equality index (PDF - French only)
- 2022-2024 gender equality plan (PDF - French only)
