Kenyans looking to build careers in the country’s growing space and technology sector have a new opportunity after the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) announced 30 vacancies across technical, scientific and administrative departments.
The positions range from senior specialist roles in remote sensing and geographic information systems to entry-level jobs such as driver and office assistant.
KSA has set August 31, 2026, as the deadline for applications, with all candidates required to apply online through the agency’s recruitment portal.
What jobs has KSA advertised?
The recruitment covers a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the agency’s expanding responsibilities in Kenya’s space sector.
At the senior level, KSA is seeking a Principal Officer for Remote Sensing and another Principal Officer for Geographic Information Systems, both placed at job grade 4.
Other technical positions include Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer, Space Science and Astronomy Officer, Surveillance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Remote Sensing Officer, Space Operations and Systems Engineer and Navigation and Positioning Officer.
The agency is also recruiting specialists in satellite communication, GIS, geo-information and data management, software engineering, space digital infrastructure, space research and innovation, space education and awareness, planning and quality assurance.
Administrative jobs also available
The vacancies are not limited to candidates with specialised space science or technology backgrounds.
KSA is also recruiting Finance Officers, Accountants, Internal Auditors, Human Resource Officers, Corporate Communications Officers, Legal Officers, Supply Chain Management Officers and Administration Officers.
There is also one position for an Assistant Corporate Communications Officer.
At the support level, the agency has advertised vacancies for a Driver, Senior Office Assistant and Office Assistant.
Full list of KSA vacancies
- Principal Officer, Remote Sensing — 1 position
- Principal Officer, Geographic Information System — 1 position
- Space Infrastructure and Facility Development Officer — 1 position
- Space Science and Astronomy Officer — 1 position
- Surveillance Officer — 1 position
- Enforcement Officer — 1 position
- Remote Sensing Officer — 2 positions
- Space Operations and Systems Engineer — 2 positions
- Navigation and Positioning Officer — 2 positions
- Satellite Communication Officer — 1 position
- Geographic Information Systems Officer — 1 position
- Geo-Information and Data Management Officer — 2 positions
- Software Engineer — 2 positions
- Space Digital Infrastructure Officer — 1 position
- Space Research and Innovation Officer — 1 position
- Space Education and Awareness Officer — 1 position
- Planning Officer — 1 position
- Quality Assurance Officer — 1 position
- Finance Officer — 1 position
- Accountant — 1 position
- Internal Auditor — 1 position
- Human Resource Officer — 1 position
- Corporate Communications Officer — 1 position
- Legal Officer — 1 position
- Supply Chain Management Officer — 1 position
- Administration Officer — 1 position
- Assistant Corporate Communications Officer — 1 position
- Driver — 1 position
- Senior Office Assistant — 1 position
- Office Assistant — 1 position
Most of the professional positions are placed at job grade 6, while the senior principal officer positions are at grade 4.
When is the application deadline?
KSA said all applications must be submitted online and received by midnight East African Time on August 31, 2026.
The detailed job descriptions and requirements are available through the agency’s recruitment portal at jobs.ksa.go.ke.
Applicants should carefully check the qualifications and experience required for each position before submitting their applications.
Does KSA charge an application fee?
No.
The agency has warned applicants that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
KSA has also cautioned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The agency said applications are welcome from qualified Kenyans regardless of gender, age, race, religion, marital status or disability status.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
What documents will successful candidates need?
Candidates who are eventually offered positions will be required to meet the integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Among the documents required are a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, a Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate and clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Applicants should therefore ensure that they can obtain the required clearances if selected.
ICT Authority also opens opportunities for graduates
The KSA recruitment comes as other government agencies continue to advertise opportunities for young Kenyans.
The ICT Authority has opened applications for 400 positions under the 2026/27 Presidential Digital Talent Programme Cohort XI.
The 12-month programme targets recent university graduates aged between 21 and 29 and offers placements in areas including digital infrastructure, software development, artificial intelligence, information security, data analytics and multimedia.
Applications for the programme close on September 7, 2026.
For Kenyans interested in technology, engineering, space science and related fields, the KSA recruitment provides an opportunity to enter one of the country’s emerging sectors while also opening doors in finance, administration, communications and other professional areas.
