JOIN THE EUROPEAN SPACE ADVENTURE

Arianespace is both a big name and a human-sized company:

– A big name, emblematic of the European space adventure.

Arianespace has made its mark since its creation in 1980. It has shaped the history of space with major advancements, such as the launch of the first commercial satellite into geostationary orbit or the success of the Ariane programs, which solidified Europe’s position in space exploration. Today, we have an exciting roadmap ahead, with a full order book reflecting the trust our clients place in us. Our reputation, based on the excellence of our customer service, allows us to guarantee high-quality services that continuously redefine the standards of the industry.

– A human-sized company, where agility and responsiveness are at the core of our operations. Here, initiative, speed of action, and team spirit are encouraged and are our pride. Each team member, whether employee, apprentice, or intern, has a place and sees the impact of their contribution.
We take pride in welcoming, integrating, and supporting them throughout their professional journey. We strive to provide everyone with a learning, stimulating environment that respects the balance between professional and personal life, so that everyone can thrive.

Rym Bouaridj, Avionics Electrical Engineer

“I am proud to have contributed to Ariane 6’s historic inaugural flight ”

This is her first job… and her first campaign: Rym is the youngest member of the team, but she is up to the task! “I love technical challenges, complex circuits… As the technical authority on Arianes 6’s inaugural flight, I have plenty to do! Each payload has about twenty interfaces to connect for power, telemetry, experiment initiation, sending separation commands, and even the heating system.” Rym arrived at the end of 2023 and quickly got into the thick of things: a few months later, she headed to Kourou for the satellite integration!

Rym was thus in the clean room to oversee the integration and electrical connection of the passengers. “I was there to oversee any changes from the specifications. I am proud to have contributed to this historic mission and I am already working on the next launches of Ariane 6.”

Jérôme Dupré, Satellite Environment Specialist 

“I see the satellites up close during the tests”

Jérôme faces a double challenge before each launch: “I must provide clients with the assurance that the launcher will not subject their satellite to forces beyond its limits. For this, I provide them with a detailed overview of environments: vibrations, shocks, accelerations… In short, everything that stresses a satellite during launch and flight. But I also need to demonstrate to launcher authorities that the ‘risk’ of carrying payloads is identified and controlled. For this, standards are defined, and I attend satellite tests to verify their compliance.”

The first Vega, the first Soyuz, the last Ariane 5… In 14 years, Jérôme has witnessed the preparation of several historic launches. And Ariane 6’s inaugural flight was no exception! “We divided the tasks to handle the different types of passengers. In total, there were 8 specialists just for the flight environment topics!”

Véronique Loisel, Payload Project Manager

“With the right people and best team work, we can go beyond what’s possible”

 

“A conductor who coordinates activities, checks satellite/launcher technical compatibility, and ensures everything is ready for the big day“: this is how Véronique describes her role as project manager. “I hand over to the mission leader and UPCOM(*) after the final Operations meeting, marking the end of the campaign preparation.” Specializing in guidance, control, and telemetry, Véronique was UPCOM before becoming a project manager.

“My technical background allows me to communicate with clients and Arianespace experts. This is important as I coordinate very technical topics. Internal interactions are very rich and my counterparts are always very responsive.“

Speaking of which, an anecdote comes to her mind: “It was in 2023, during the JUICE campaign. We had missed the first launch slot and were approaching the second one. Overnight the orbital experts managed to calculate something that would normally haven take several weeks! This shows that with the right people and best team work we can go beyond what’s possible“.

(*) Upper Part Combined Operations Manager

A few reasons to join us

Working at Arianespace means evolving in a unique field at the heart of European space adventure, and benefiting from tangible advantages, including:

• Attractive and diverse career opportunities.

Moving into a new job or changing countries is common here, whether within our parent group, ArianeGroup, or with its two shareholders: Safran and Airbus. We prioritize internal mobility as much as possible, allowing you to build your professional future without limits.

• Dynamic ways of working:

Team spirit is at the heart of our company culture. Transversality and smooth communication are facilitated by short decision-making circuits, and project-based work is part of our daily routine.

• An inclusive work environment 

We offer a healthy, serene, and inclusive work environment guaranteeing an equilibrium between professional and personal life. Each employee can thrive. We are aware that our employees are our greatest asset, and they are the key to our success. Among many benefits, we have wide access to remote work (2 days per week + 10 floating days per year).

We also pay a particular attention to the needs of employees facing challenges:

– In situations of disability: workplace adaptations, personalized advice, job retention;
– Due to special situations, such as our employees who are caregivers for a loved one with a loss of autonomy. We have set up helplines to support and assist them.

These measures reflect our commitment to providing all with the best possible working conditions and support, adapted to their needs.

Specific awareness actions are also implemented for all employees. During your recruitment interviews, you will discover many more reasons to join Arianespace for the next stage of your career.