The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced multiple employment opportunities for candidates seeking careers in Kenya’s growing space sector and in various corporate support functions. The recruitment exercise covers 30 different positions across technical, scientific, engineering, information technology, finance, administration, communications, legal, supply chain and other professional areas.
The Kenya Space Agency is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Defence, established through Legal Notice No. 22 of 7 March 2017. Its mandate is to promote, coordinate and regulate space-related activities in the country.
The current vacancies range from Principal Officer positions in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to specialised roles in satellite communications, navigation, software engineering, space science, research, surveillance and digital infrastructure. The Agency is also recruiting officers in finance, accounting, human resources, administration, legal services, communications and supply chain management.
Applications are to be submitted online through the Kenya Space Agency Recruitment Portal and must be received on or before 31 August 2026 at midnight EAT.
Below is the complete list of advertised Kenya Space Agency vacancies.
1. Principal Officer, Remote Sensing
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/001/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 4
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Principal Officer, Remote Sensing position is one of the senior technical opportunities included in the current Kenya Space Agency recruitment exercise. The position falls under the Agency’s technical establishment and focuses on the remote sensing function.
The officer will operate within an area that supports the use of satellite and remotely acquired information for observation, analysis and other applications associated with the Agency’s mandate.
As a Principal Officer position, the role forms part of the senior professional structure supporting the Agency’s technical programmes and activities.
2. Principal Officer, Geographic Information System
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/002/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 4
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Principal Officer, Geographic Information System position provides an opportunity within the Kenya Space Agency’s geospatial function.
The position is associated with Geographic Information Systems, an important component in organising, managing and working with spatial information. The role forms part of the Agency’s technical operations and supports its wider space-related mandate.
This is one of two Principal Officer positions listed in the vacancy announcement and is classified under KSA Job Grade 4.
3. Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/003/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer will serve within the technical functions of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position focuses on the space infrastructure and facility development area and contributes to the institutional capacity required to support space-related programmes and activities.
The successful candidate will join the professional team responsible for supporting the Agency’s technical mandate through infrastructure and facility-related functions.
4. Space Science and Astronomy Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/004/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Science and Astronomy Officer position is intended to strengthen the Agency’s work in space science and astronomy.
The officer will work within the technical establishment of the Kenya Space Agency and contribute to activities connected to the scientific aspects of the country’s space programme.
The position provides a specialised professional opportunity for an individual seeking to work directly within the space science and astronomy function of the Agency.
5. Space Operations and Systems Engineer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/005/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Operations and Systems Engineer position forms part of the engineering and technical vacancies announced by the Kenya Space Agency.
The role focuses on space operations and systems engineering and supports the technical systems required for the Agency’s programmes.
The officer will operate within an environment involving specialised space systems and associated operational activities.
6. Navigation and Positioning Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/006/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
The Kenya Space Agency is recruiting two Navigation and Positioning Officers, making this one of the positions with multiple vacancies in the recruitment exercise.
The officers will work within the navigation and positioning function and contribute to the Agency’s technical activities in this specialised area.
Successful candidates will join the professional technical establishment of the Agency at KSA Job Grade 6.
7. Satellite Communication Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/007/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Satellite Communication Officer will support the satellite communications function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position is directly connected to one of the important technological components of space activities: communication through satellite-based systems.
The officer will serve within the technical division and contribute to the Agency’s programmes and activities relating to satellite communications.
8. Surveillance Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/008/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Surveillance Officer position is included among the specialised technical vacancies available at the Kenya Space Agency.
The officer will serve within the surveillance function and support relevant activities undertaken in line with the Agency’s mandate.
There is one vacancy available under this designation, classified at KSA Job Grade 6.
9. Enforcement Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/009/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Two Enforcement Officer vacancies have been announced.
The officers will work within the enforcement function of the Kenya Space Agency and support activities associated with the Agency’s regulatory responsibilities.
The positions are classified at KSA Job Grade 6 and form part of the broader technical recruitment exercise.
10. Remote Sensing Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/010/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
The Kenya Space Agency is seeking two Remote Sensing Officers.
The positions support the Agency’s remote sensing function and complement the senior Principal Officer, Remote Sensing position included in the same recruitment exercise.
Successful candidates will work within the technical establishment and support remote sensing-related programmes and activities.
11. Geographic Information Systems Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/011/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Geographic Information Systems Officer position is another opportunity within the Agency’s geospatial function.
The officer will work in an area dealing with geographic and spatial information systems and contribute to the technical activities of the Kenya Space Agency.
One position is available at KSA Job Grade 6.
12. Geo-Information & Data Management Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/012/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
The Agency is recruiting two Geo-Information & Data Management Officers.
The positions combine geo-information functions with data management and form part of the technical professional establishment.
The successful candidates will contribute to the handling and management of information relevant to the Agency’s technical programmes and space-related activities.
13. Software Engineer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/013/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 2
Two Software Engineer positions are available in the current recruitment exercise.
The Software Engineers will support the technological and software requirements associated with the Agency’s operations and technical programmes.
The positions provide opportunities to work within an institution whose mandate involves increasingly data-intensive, digital and technology-driven space activities.
14. Space Digital Infrastructure Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/014/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Digital Infrastructure Officer will serve within the Agency’s digital infrastructure function.
The position focuses specifically on infrastructure supporting space-related digital activities and is classified at KSA Job Grade 6.
The successful candidate will form part of the technical workforce supporting the digital capabilities required for the Agency’s programmes and operations.
15. Space Research & Innovation Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/015/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Research & Innovation Officer position focuses on research and innovation within the space sector.
The officer will contribute to the Agency’s research and innovation function as it advances its mandate to promote and coordinate space-related activities in Kenya.
This position is classified under KSA Job Grade 6, with one vacancy available.
16. Space Education & Awareness Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/016/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Space Education & Awareness Officer will support the education and public awareness aspects of the Kenya Space Agency’s work.
The position focuses on space education and awareness and contributes to efforts aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of space-related activities.
One position has been advertised at KSA Job Grade 6.
17. Planning Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/017/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Planning Officer will work within the planning function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position contributes to the organisational processes supporting the planning of Agency programmes and activities.
The officer will form part of the professional workforce responsible for ensuring that planning functions support the implementation of the Agency’s mandate.
18. Quality Assurance Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/TECH/018/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Quality Assurance Officer position supports the quality assurance function within the Kenya Space Agency.
The role forms part of the Agency’s technical professional establishment and contributes to quality-related processes supporting its programmes and operations.
There is one position available at KSA Job Grade 6.
19. Finance Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/019/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Finance Officer position falls under the administrative and corporate support vacancies announced by the Kenya Space Agency.
The officer will serve within the finance function and support the financial activities required for the effective operation of the Agency.
The position is classified at KSA Job Grade 6, with one vacancy available.
20. Accountant
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/020/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Accountant will work within the accounting function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position supports the Agency’s financial administration through its accounting function and forms part of the broader corporate support structure.
One Accountant position is available under KSA Job Grade 6.
21. Internal Auditor
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/021/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Internal Auditor position provides an opportunity within the Agency’s internal audit function.
The officer will support the internal audit activities of the Kenya Space Agency as part of the organisation’s governance and institutional oversight structure.
The position is classified at KSA Job Grade 6.
22. Human Resource Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/022/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Human Resource Officer will work within the Kenya Space Agency’s human resources function.
The role contributes to the management and administration of human resource matters within the Agency and supports its workforce requirements.
One vacancy has been announced at KSA Job Grade 6.
23. Administration Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/023/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Administration Officer will support the administrative functions required for the day-to-day operation of the Kenya Space Agency.
The position forms part of the corporate support structure and contributes to organisational administration across the Agency.
There is one Administration Officer vacancy at KSA Job Grade 6.
24. Corporate Communications Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/024/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Corporate Communications Officer will serve within the Agency’s communications function.
The position focuses on corporate communications and supports communication activities associated with the Kenya Space Agency and its institutional mandate.
The role is classified at KSA Job Grade 6, with one vacancy available.
25. Legal Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/025/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Legal Officer position provides professional support within the legal function of the Kenya Space Agency.
The officer will contribute to legal matters associated with the Agency’s institutional operations and mandate.
The vacancy is classified at KSA Job Grade 6, and one candidate is expected to be recruited.
26. Supply Chain Management Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/026/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Supply Chain Management Officer will serve within the Agency’s supply chain management function.
The position contributes to the institutional processes through which the Agency manages its supply chain requirements and associated operational needs.
One position is available at KSA Job Grade 6.
27. Assistant Corporate Communications Officer
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/027/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 8
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Assistant Corporate Communications Officer will provide support within the corporate communications function.
The officer will work alongside the Agency’s communications structure and contribute to communication-related activities.
The position is classified at KSA Job Grade 8, with one vacancy advertised.
28. Driver
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/028/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 9
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Kenya Space Agency is also recruiting a Driver as part of its administrative support workforce.
The position supports the Agency’s transport requirements and general operations.
One vacancy is available under KSA Job Grade 9.
29. Senior Office Assistant
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/029/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 9
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Senior Office Assistant position forms part of the Agency’s office and administrative support structure.
The successful candidate will support office operations and contribute to the administrative functions required for the effective running of the institution.
One Senior Office Assistant position is available at KSA Job Grade 9.
30. Office Assistant
Vacancy Reference: KSA/ADMN/030/26-27
KSA Job Grade: 10
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Office Assistant position completes the list of vacancies announced by the Kenya Space Agency.
The successful candidate will serve within the office support function and contribute to the routine operational and administrative requirements of the Agency.
The position is classified at KSA Job Grade 10, with one vacancy available.
How to Apply for Kenya Space Agency Jobs 2026
Interested candidates should obtain the complete vacancy details from the Kenya Space Agency website under the Opportunities page.
Applications must be submitted online through the KSA Recruitment Portal. Candidates should ensure that their applications are completed and submitted before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 at Midnight EAT
Applicants should take note of the following instructions issued by the Kenya Space Agency:
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The Kenya Space Agency does not charge any fee during the recruitment process.
- Qualified persons are encouraged to apply irrespective of gender, age, race, culture, religion, marital status or disability.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and present the following documents:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Candidates interested in any of the advertised positions should review the full vacancy details provided by the Kenya Space Agency before submitting an online application.
