Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
satellite engineer
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
industrial engineering
launching of satellites into orbit
engineering processes
approve engineering design
geostationary satellites
monitor satellites
manufacturing processes
aerospace engineering
adjust engineering designs
troubleshoot
global navigation satellite system performance parameters
technical drawings
quality standards
perform scientific research
types of satellites
unmanned air systems
production processes
use technical drawing software
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
control production
aerodynamics
analyse production processes for improvement
execute feasibility study
plan space satellite missions
research satellite launch sites
record test data
guidance, navigation and control
conduct performance tests
apply advanced manufacturing
CAE software
materials science
design principles
manage product testing
oversee assembly operations
create a product's virtual model
use CAM software
mechanical engineering
design prototypes
material mechanics
use CAD software
draft design specifications
develop test procedures
fluid mechanics
build a product's physical model
defense system
synthetic natural environment
Other matches: astronaut · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.