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
astronaut
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
types of satellites
geographic information systems
geostationary satellites
gather experimental data
interpret graphical communication interfaces
perform gravity measurements
launching of satellites into orbit
conduct research on climate processes
operate GPS systems
operate 3D computer graphics software
global navigation satellite system performance parameters
perform scientific experiments in space
use communication equipment
possess visual literacy
collect data using GPS
use different communication channels
physics
collect geological data
Optional & specialised skills
use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
fluid mechanics
consider time zones in execution of work
mechanics
deal with challenging work conditions
test oxygen purity
analyse weather forecast
operate gas extraction equipment
research satellite launch sites
plan space satellite missions
address aircraft mechanical issues
transfer oxygen
aircraft mechanics
Other matches: aerospace 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.