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Physics, optics and space science in France

Space Jobs for Physicists in France

26 roles for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers are open in France at 5 space companies. Listed straight from each employer's careers site, checked every hour.

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Space companies hiring physicists, astronomers and optical engineers in France

EmployerOpen roles hereMedian posted pay
Thales Alenia Space20not stated
ArianeGroup2not stated
CNES (French space agency)2not stated
Airbus Defence and Space1not stated
Exotrail1not stated

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Updated 31 Oct 2026, 22:02 UTC

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Which space companies hire physicists, astronomers and optical engineers in France?

Today, Thales Alenia Space (20 roles), ArianeGroup (2 roles), CNES (French space agency) (2 roles), Airbus Defence and Space (1 role), Exotrail (1 role). The table above lists every employer with a role open in France.

What kinds of space work are open in France for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers?

Most of the roles are in science, imaging & earth data (7), systems, integration & test (7), RF, communications & payloads (5), by the kind of work each employer's posting names.

How much do space roles for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers in France pay?

Too few of the roles here state their pay to give a figure for France: each posting says what its employer offers.

How is this list made?

We read each employer's own job board every hour. A role is listed here when its posting is open in France alone and its title names the profession by the same rule as the page for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers; the page for France lists every role open to people there.