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
geographic information systems
collect data using GPS
possess visual literacy
conduct research on climate processes
perform gravity measurements
geostationary satellites
use communication equipment
operate GPS systems
physics
operate 3D computer graphics software
perform scientific experiments in space
use different communication channels
launching of satellites into orbit
global navigation satellite system performance parameters
collect geological data
types of satellites
gather experimental data
interpret graphical communication interfaces
Optional & specialised skills
address aircraft mechanical issues
consider time zones in execution of work
mechanics
test oxygen purity
transfer oxygen
operate gas extraction equipment
aircraft mechanics
fluid mechanics
research satellite launch sites
use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
analyse weather forecast
deal with challenging work conditions
plan space satellite missions
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.