Space-inspired careers

Australia’s space sector is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field powered by people with a wide range of skills and interests. 

From engineering and science to communications and business, diverse talent is shaping the future of space.

Explore the roles, skills, and study pathways that can set you up for a career in the space industry. 

Below, you’ll find more than 30 different jobs that play a part in supporting and growing Australia’s space sector.

Choose a job role and discover what kind of work is performed, how the role is different in the space sector, the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need, and what to study.

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Manufacturing

Putting together the various parts of a spacecraft to make a finished product is what assembly technicians specialise in – imagine the sense of achievement seeing the product come to life.

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Spaceflight 

Almost every child has dreamed of becoming an astronaut. While Australia does not currently have plans for a crewed space program, learn more about this fascinating career pathway.

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Manufacturing

All spacecraft involve a number of electrical and electronic systems and instrumentation – that’s why electrical, electronics and avionics engineer roles are important in the space industry.

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Engineering and technical services

Being responsible for installing critical systems on spacecraft like navigation and radar is where avionics technicians come in. Explore the different specialisations within this career pathway.

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Business and innovation

It takes all sorts of people to run a space organisation - you don’t have to be a scientist or an engineer to join the space industry.

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Manufacturing

Imagine a career where your skills can help send a new-generation satellite into orbit.

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Manufacturing

These roles are at the frontline of high-precision space manufacturing where every millimetre or gram can impact safety, performance and cost.

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Public communications and engagement

Are you a natural communicator with an eye for creating content and promoting organisations? The space industry needs communications and marketing professionals to promote how space benefits life on Earth.

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Software and cyber specialists

Protecting computer networks and systems is critical work in the digital age, especially in the space industry to ensure that data transmissions from satellites and ground stations remain secure.

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Software and cyber specialists

Helping improve crop yields, looking for business opportunities, or tracking climate change data are all ways data science is applied to the space industry.

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Space science and academia

Imagine spending your day monitoring the lifecycles of the Earth from above. Earth observation scientists take information from satellites and interpret it to see how the Earth is changing.

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Engineering and technical services

Launching into space and exploring the wonders of the universe requires power – that’s where electricians and electrical technicians play an essential role.

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Resource: Careers in space

This learning material covers all the space careers we talk about online, and can be downloaded by students, teachers or parents to read, share or use in the classroom.

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Space Careers Quiz

Which space career is right for you?

Navigate a day on the Moon in our short interactive quiz to find out which role best suits your strengths.

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