[DOWNLOAD] Space sector pay, benefits and career moves according to those in the field

Date Posted: Mon, 22 Sep 2025

We spoke to more than 500 professionals in the UK, France, Germany and Italy working across mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and design engineering roles. The aim was to understand what shapes their decisions to stay or move.

Here are some of the main takeaways:

  • Pay is on the rise for many, averaging 6–8% in the past year.
  • Nearly half the workforce is planning to look for a new role within the next six months.
  • Flexibility, wellness support and training budgets are the benefits most closely linked with people staying put. Where these are missing, turnover is higher.
  • Career progression comes up again and again as a deciding factor. Alongside salary, it’s one of the main reasons people consider changing jobs.

The full report explores:

  • How benefits are distributed across the sector
  • Where employers can compete more effectively on perks
  • What motivates different levels of seniority to move

Download the full Space Sector Candidate Insights Pack for the complete data and tailored recommendations for employers.

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