NASA
NASA
NASA
of NASA’s hires
come from 66% National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
outside of the of NASA’s new
Federal
hires are hired as
Government.
entry- or mid-level
employees.
TOP 5 REASONS TO WORK AT NASA NASA explores the secrets of the universe for
1. Your work will have an impact. the benefit of all. Do you want your career to
leave an enduring impact? Join us in a career
2. You’ll join an inclusive culture where you
can bring your full self to work. that can take your farther than you can imagine.
3. You’ll enjoy flexibility in where and how you www.nasa.gov/careers
work.
4. You’ll never stop growing—both personally
and professionally.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5. You’ll work with leaders who have earned a
high degree of trust with their teams. Headquarters
300 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20546 www.nasa.gov
LIFE AT NASA NASA hires between 500 and
TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES
The key to our success is our 1,100 new employees every year NASA offers a variety of employment opportunities
people. from diverse fields and backgrounds.. to match where you are in your life and career.
Both permanent and temporary appointments are
At NASA, this
available. Temporary appointments are expected
means ensuring a
to last for a specified period and allow you to
healthy culture for
gain valuable experience on a specific project or
our teammates. This
mission.
starts with the trust and YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!
connection our leadership We also employ Pathways Interns. The Pathways
builds with their teams. Our more than 18,000 professionals come from many Internship Program prepares you for a career
diverse backgrounds but are united by a common at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time
We continue to grow purpose: to pioneer the future in space exploration, employment at NASA upon graduation.
and engage our highly scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Our
dedicated and diverse NASA team embodies a few shared characteristics
workforce with a focus on that are integral to our success.
equity and inclusion. NASA
MOST COMMON ENGINEERING FIELDS
employs a robust strategy to 9 Curiosity: We are continually asking questions
ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and and seeking answers.
accessibility are incorporated into our
9 Team-oriented: We come together as one to
culture and business practices at all levels. AEROSPACE COMPUTER
solve complex issues. Innovation is a staple, ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERS ENGINEERS ENGINEERS
teamwork is a must, and everyone’s opinion
BENEFITS counts.
MOST COMMON SCIENCE FIELDS
• Competitive salary 9 Excellence: We are continuously striving to be
better and to know more. We pursue excellence
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible
spending accounts in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.
• Retirement plan 9 Passion for Exploration: We are constantly SPACE PHYSICAL LIFE
embarking on a range of adventures to SCIENTISTS SCIENTISTS SCIENTISTS
• Annual leave and holidays
better understand our planet, the solar system,
• Leadership and personal development and beyond.
opportunities, coaching, and mentoring
MOST COMMON BUSINESS AREAS
• Work-life programs such as hybrid work that 9 Agility: We are comfortable working in ambiguous
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offers greater work-life balance and flexibility environments. We embrace change and are ready
to adapt to what the future may bring.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental
health and wellness support 9 Resilience: When we put our minds to CONTRACT FINANCIAL HR
SPECIALISTS ANALYSTS PROFESSIONALS
• Active Employee Resource Groups something—we don’t give up.