Aerospace jobs in France: propulsion, avionics, spacecraft and aircraft roles
1,319 open aerospace and space roles at 43 companies in France: Aerospace engineering, manufacturing and science (253), Field service, test and technicians (164), Hardware and electronics (73), Software, IT and security (214), Data and AI (75), Program management, product and operations (142), Graduates and internships (360). 1,009 of them are open to candidates of any nationality; the rest ask for citizenship, export-control eligibility or a government security clearance. 42 mention relocation support.
airbus.com • HQ: Blagnac, France • Defense Manufacturing • Satellite Manufacturing • Aerospace Manufacturing • Aircraft Manufacturing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1970 • Trust B • Hiring 2510, 377 new
HQ: Blagnac, France • Defense Manufacturing • Satellite Manufacturing • Aerospace Manufacturing • Aircraft Manufacturing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1970 • Trust B • Hiring 2510, 377 new
Airbus is a European aerospace group formed in 1970 as a consortium of French, German, British and Spanish manufacturers to build a competitor to the American aircraft industry, and now the largest commercial aircraft maker in the world. Its passenger jets run from the A220 through the best-selling A320 family to the A350 widebody, built in an unusual pan-European industrial system where major sections are made in different countries and flown to final assembly lines. Beyond airliners it is the largest civil helicopter maker, builds telecommunications and observation satellites, and supplies military aircraft including the A400M transport.
defense.gouv.fr • HQ: Paris, France • Homeland Security • National Security • 5000+ employees • Est. 1947 • Hiring 528, 55 new
HQ: Paris, France • Homeland Security • National Security • 5000+ employees • Est. 1947 • Hiring 528, 55 new
The Ministère des Armées et des Anciens combattants is the French government ministry responsible for national defence, the armed forces and veterans affairs, headquartered in Paris. It oversees the French Army, Navy and Air and Space Force, the defence procurement agency, defence schools such as ENSTA Paris and a wide network of bases, depots and support services across mainland France and overseas, including Toulon, Brest and Toulouse. Its civilian recruitment covers software developers and lead developers, IT and communication systems project managers, logistics and infrastructure technicians, HR project leads and property maintenance staff.
thalesgroup.com • HQ: Paris, France • Electronic Warfare • Satellite Manufacturing • Identity Management • Avionics & Flight Control • C4ISR • 5000+ employees • Est. 1893 • Trust B • Hiring 2187, 471 new
HQ: Paris, France • Electronic Warfare • Satellite Manufacturing • Identity Management • Avionics & Flight Control • C4ISR • 5000+ employees • Est. 1893 • Trust B • Hiring 2187, 471 new
Thales is a French technology group whose lineage runs back to 1893, and it is one of Europe's largest defence and aerospace electronics companies. It builds radar, electronic warfare, sonar and command systems for armed forces, avionics and in-flight entertainment for aircraft, signalling for railways, and satellites through the Thales Alenia Space joint venture with Leonardo. A large cybersecurity and digital identity division, assembled through the Gemalto and Imperva acquisitions, supplies hardware security modules, encryption and the SIM and biometric documents used by banks and governments worldwide.
liebherr.com • HQ: Bulle, Switzerland • Aerospace Manufacturing • Home Appliances • Industrial Machinery • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1949 • Trust A • Hiring 870, 84 new
HQ: Bulle, Switzerland • Aerospace Manufacturing • Home Appliances • Industrial Machinery • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1949 • Trust A • Hiring 870, 84 new
Founded in 1949, Liebherr Group is a global equipment manufacturer specializing in heavy machinery, construction technology, and refrigeration appliances. Headquartered in Bulle, Switzerland, the family-owned enterprise operates an extensive worldwide network of production facilities and service centers across multiple continents. Through its advanced engineering capabilities, it produces high-performance cranes, earthmoving equipment, mining machinery, and aerospace systems for industrial clients around the globe.
hylight.aero • HQ: Paris, France • Drone AI • Artificial Intelligence • Drones & UAVs • 11-50 employees • Est. 2022 • Startup • Hiring 24, 24 new
HQ: Paris, France • Drone AI • Artificial Intelligence • Drones & UAVs • 11-50 employees • Est. 2022 • Startup • Hiring 24, 24 new
HyLight develops next-gen airship drones for large-scale, zero-emission infrastructure inspection. Monitor power lines, pipelines, and railways with unmatched autonomy, precision, and environmental performance.
1,009 of the 1,319 roles here state no citizenship, export-control or security-clearance demand. A role that does says so in its advert, and the card marks it.
Which aerospace companies hire most?
Airbus (524), Thales Group (413), ArianeGroup (159), Sabena technics (42), The Exploration Company (27).
Which roles count as aerospace jobs?
Every propulsion, GNC, avionics, aerodynamics, structures, spacecraft, satcom, launch, flight test and aircraft maintenance role at any employer, and the engineering, science, technician, data and IT roles of the aviation and space companies - aircraft makers and airlines' engineering, launch, satellites, Earth observation, eVTOL. Their sales, finance and office roles are left out, and so is weapons and missile work.
How fresh is this?
Every role is re-checked on the employer's own careers board at least every 48 hours, and the page is rebuilt every night.
Airbus
Thales Group
ArianeGroup
Sabena technics
The Exploration Company
Safran
Alta Ares
Loft Orbital
Harmattan AI
RTX
MBDA France
Liebherr Group
Tekever
