Take your career to new heights
Join the Andøya Space team!
Would you like to be part of a team that enables researchers, engineers, companies, research organizations, public entities, and authorities to launch rockets, conduct research, test, educate, and inspire?
On this site you can find more information about:
Available jobs
| Title | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Open Application | December 31, 2026 |
| Mission Manager | March 19, 2026 |
| Flight Safety Engineer | April 7, 2026 |
Andøya Space has chosen to use Reachmee as our main platform for recruitment. The list above retrieves all our vacant positions from Reachmee. To apply you need to register your CV at Reachmee.
Why work at Andøya Space?
You thrive in an international and diverse environment
Our operations require specialists that can be difficult to find within our national borders. We therefore have employees from many different countries, creating a diverse working environment. Our customers and partners come from large international organizations as well as
You enjoy challenges and want to work in a place that is out of the ordinary
Theory is turned into practice here. Andøya Space is Norway’s operational space center. We say that there is no other workplace like this in the country.
You want to contribute to research and science
You don’t need to be a researcher to contribute to science. Many breakthroughs in research and science originate from operations carried out here, whether through rockets, drones, or ground-based instruments.
You want to help advance Norwegian and European space activities
Norway is at the forefront of key space technologies. Space activities are essential for all modern societies in terms of economic development, security, and research. Every day, we work to further develop Norwegian and European space operations.
What kind of employees do we need?
Our operations cover many fields within aviation and space, and we have a need for engineers, specialists (such as pilots and drone operators), and project managers
All our activities also rely on essential support functions , that’s why we also need positions like for example:
- Machine operators
- Welders
- Cleaning staff
- Carpenters
- Technicians
- HR personnel
- Financial advisors
- Kitchen staff
- Safety and security personnel
- Teachers
- Mechanics
- Engineers
We are a carefully composed and diverse team of people, backgrounds, and experiences, all equally important.
Working at Andøya Space
Per Kristian – Range Safety Officer
Per Kristian works as Range Safety Officer and is a part of the Launch Control team that makes sure it’s safe to launch rockets.
“The variation and all the different people we meet is one of the best things about this job”, says Per Kristian. “I get to work with scientists that launch rockets from Oksebåsen, technology testing, and students building their own rockets. Very few days are the same, and we constantly get new exciting challenges.”
Carolin – Financial Controller
Carolin works as a Financial Controller and is a part of the team that works with finance and economics in Andøya Space.
“The best thing about Andøya Space is all of the people working here. It’s a great and international team of nice colleagues, with exciting and varied backgrounds”, says Carolin. “We have lots of things happening all the time, and there is always something new and interesting to learn. The best thing for me is that I have the opportunity to be a part of an incredible exciting journey within space, without having to be an actual rocket engineer”.
Hari – Staff Engineer
Hari works in the telemetry and radar team, and makes the impossible possible by downloading the important science data from the rockets.
“The best thing is definitely the environment and people here”, says Hari. “They are so dedicated and passionate about what they do and that makes me feel good to be part of the team.”
What can we offer?
- We cover your expenses related to relocating to Andøy after agreement
- Opportunity for flexible working hours
- Salary by agreement
- Very good collective pension schemes
- Excellent collective insurance plans, including health insurance
- Opportunities for professional development
- An international working environment
- An excellent canteen with both allergy‑friendly and vegetarian options
Some of our employee welfare benefits:
- We have our own welfare club – Rangers – which organizes many social events for employees throughout the year, such as Bacalao night, summer parties, film screenings, and much more
- Gym facilities / sauna
- Organized training/yoga sessions several times a week outside regular working hours
- One hour of paid exercise time per week during working hours
Living and working in Andøy
Andøy is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering beautiful and varied terrain for hiking and skiing. How about a walk along one of Norway’s longest beaches?
Did you know that Andøy is home to both a surf club, a kayaking club, and a nine‑hole golf course? In addition, there are football clubs, a handball club, gymnastics, and a climbing club with an indoor climbing wall. The swimming pool is open to the public three days a week. For those interested in hunting and fishing, Andøya offers many great areas, and it is possible to take the hunter’s license course and join the local hunting and fishing association
The municipality has a well-developed cultural scene with concerts and performances. The School of Arts offers a wide range of activities for those interested in music, and every year the youth festival “Rock Mot Rus” is held. You can join both a choir and a theater club, the latter being especially popular among children and young people.
In Andenes, the municipal centre, there is an airport with flights to Tromsø and Bodø, and during the summer there is also a direct route to Oslo.