Careers Tent
A place to explore, meet people and build your future
Against the backdrop of the growing importance of the Defence Industrial and Technological Base (BITD), the issue of talent has become a strategic priority for the defence and security industry.
Across France, companies in the sector are recruiting and seeking new talent to support their growth, strengthen their expertise and meet the technological, industrial and operational challenges of the future.
To mark Eurosatory 2026, GICAT is revamping and expanding its initiative focused on employment, career guidance and the appeal of careers within the sector.
On 18 and 19 June, the Careers Tent will welcome students, jobseekers and those looking to change careers to a 350 m² space entirely dedicated to exploring careers, training courses and professional opportunities in the sector.
Why come?
Meet recruiters
Take part in job dating sessions to speak directly with companies that are recruiting.
Discover careers of the future
Explore the wide range of careers in defence and security: engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing, maintenance, data, logistics, HR, business, innovation and many more.
Understanding the needs of businesses
Talk to industry representatives to gain a better understanding of the skills they are looking for and the career prospects available.
Find a training course or an opportunity
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, a jobseeker or looking to change careers, the Careers Tent will help you shape your career plans.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- 18 June, 9am–5pm | 19 June, 9am–3pm
- Hall 5A
- Students, jobseekers, people retraining, training institutions
- Entry is free for students upon presentation of valid ID – Order your badge
- Do you have any questions? Contact us
ON THE PROGRAMME
- Job-matching sessions with recruiters
- Business presentations and innovations during company pitches
- A guided tour of the exhibition to explore the sector’s industrial and technological expertise
- Meetings with employment and training partners
- Advice on career paths, skills and opportunities in the sector
The unmissable event for discovering careers in defence and security
Intended as a real forum for dialogue between employers and job seekers, the Careers Tent will bring together companies from the BITD with the talent of today and tomorrow.
Around thirty companies and partners will be taking part to showcase their activities, their skills requirements and their recruitment prospects.
Among them:
- France Travail
- Nomad Education
- The Ministry of the Armed Forces
- Defence and security companies
- Stakeholders in training and employment
Stepped-up action with France Travail
This year’s event will also be marked by the signing of a roadmap between GICAT and France Travail.
The aim is to strengthen their cooperation in order to promote access to employment and raise the profile of careers in the defence and security sectors.
As part of this initiative, France Travail will showcase a selection of job vacancies in the sector on its platform, with the aim of facilitating connections between recruiters and candidates and highlighting the diversity of careers available within this strategic industrial sector.
Key figures – Employment in the land and air-land BITD
- 55,000 direct and indirect jobs across France, the majority of which cannot be relocated
- Careers accessible from A-levels to a PhD
- 9 métiers sur 10 en tension, selon l’Observatoire des métiers de la BITD dont 3 corps de métiers : les ingénieurs, les techniciens et les ouvriers qualifiés.
Profiles we are looking for
- Engineers: electronics engineers, optronics engineers, systems architecture engineers, R&D engineers, innovation engineers, robotics engineers, cybersecurity engineers, quality control engineers, etc.
- Technicians: electronics and optoelectronics technicians, process industry technicians, maintenance and environmental technicians and supervisors, mechanical and metalworking technicians, etc.
- Skilled workers: welders, fitters, boilermakers, machinists, test operators, mechanics, industrial painters, assemblers, skilled electricians and electronics technicians, etc.
- Support roles: sales staff, technical sales managers, accountants, buyers, etc.