Careers at NASA
There are jobs and there are careers. But at NASA, our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit, a passion—and a chance to change the history of humanity. Together, we stand poised to usher in a bold new era of discovery.
People
18,000 Civil Servants
Locations
10 Centers and Facilities
Occupations
150+
Yearly New Hires
500-1100
Come Explore With Us
Our workforce is united by a shared purpose. Join our team of engineers, scientists, program managers, and more who share a passion for exploration and a drive for excellence. Learn more about all of the roles available at NASA.
How to Apply
At NASA, we explore the secrets of the universe for the benefit of all. And we’re looking for people who share our passion for exploration to join our team. Whether you're developing cutting-edge technologies to further human spaceflight or managing the operations of one of our facilities across the country, there is a place for you at NASA. Come explore with us!
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Federal merit system principles emphasize that the Federal Government should strive to build a workforce reflective of all segments of society. At NASA, we are committed to recruiting and hiring the most talented individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences, representative of our nation’s population.
Pathways Internship Program
We strategically hire our Pathways Interns based on long-term potential and alignment with NASA’s future workforce needs.
Specializing in multi-semester experiences, the Pathways Internship Program prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation.
Veterans and Military Spouses
NASA values the commitment and service of military veterans and their families.
If you’re a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, or if you’re the spouse of an active-duty member or veteran, you may be eligible for special hiring authorities for veterans, veterans’ preference, or military spouse appointing authorities.
Individuals with Disabilities
NASA is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities.
If you’re an individual with a disability, you may apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be hired under a special hiring authority. Federal agencies can use the Schedule A Hiring Authority to hire individuals with disabilities.
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni
If you volunteered with the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA, you may have non-competitive eligibility for federal employment.
Non-competitive eligibility is a way to be appointed to certain federal positions without competing with the general public.
Current or Former Federal Employees
A non-competitive appointment of certain current or former federal employees to a competitive service position.
Life at NASA
Your work will advance the next frontier of aeronautics, human spaceflight, science, and technology. Help us take on exciting and meaningful missions that inspire the world and future generations through discovery. Learn more about what a career at NASA could look like, including our mission, culture, values and benefits.
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Where We Work
We don't just work in space.
More than 18,000 professionals work around the country in laboratories and wind tunnels, on airfields and in control rooms and office buildings to answer some of life’s fundamental mysteries: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? And what can we learn that will make life better here on Earth?
NASA Centers and Facilitiesabout Where We Work
People of NASA
NASA is more than astronauts. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resource specialists, accountants, writers, photographers, and many other kinds of people working together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible.
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