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NASA

HQ: Houston, TX
Industry: Administration of Economic Programs - Federal Government-Space Research/Tech
www.nasa.gov

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3.8

Overview

NASA Careers and Info

Current Administrator: Charles Bolden, Jr.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a highly competitive branch of the United States government, which is responsible for space exploration, scientific discovery, as well as related space research. NASA has over 18,000 employees and is headquartered in Washington D.C.

The company has an annual budget of $17.6 billion and is under the leadership of the administrators Charles Bolden and Lori Garver.

Members of the organization have the opportunity to be awarded several prestigious awards, and the highest award is the Congressional Space Medal of honor. This award is to distinguish individuals who make a major contribution. There is a multitude of professionals working at NASA, from engineers to human resources.

NASA Careers

If you’re interested in working for NASA, consider one of the following NASA career areas:

• NASA Contractor jobs
• Research Opportunities
• Teacher Opportunities
• Uniformed Services
• National Institute of Aerospace
• NASA Missions
• NASA Projects
• NASA Center
• Student Opportunities

NASA Culture

Needless to say, working at NASA is an extremely challenging experience. NASA officials expect nothing but the best from professionals who are interested in a NASA career. They have a strong focus on safety, innovation, exploration, and much more. If you’re interested in learning more about launching a NASA career, check out our jobs, salaries, and reviews.

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NASA Reviews

Bliss Rating
3.9

CareerBliss NASA reviews give you the inside scoop on what current and past NASA employees are saying about NASA.

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Posted: 12/19/2012
NASA Associate Review

Bliss Rating
3.0

The ability to work on new technology, develop new software, and create dynamical physical systems that can be applied to real life...

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Posted: 11/13/2012
NASA Interaction Designer Review

Bliss Rating
2.4

Working on technologies involving space and robots are cool, but that was the only redeeming quality. Bureaucracy, incompetent contractors...

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Posted: 11/12/2012
NASA Programmer Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

Working with the people there and meeting many other employees that have a passion for their work. JPL NASA is very big (the size...

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Posted: 10/12/2012
NASA Database Programmer Analyst Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

everithing nothing to be more professional

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Posted: 10/10/2012
NASA Section Manager Review

Bliss Rating
3.5

Boldly going where none have gone before is the best part. Political mess and dealing with the governement is the worst part. Fun...

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Posted: 09/09/2012
NASA Anonymous Employee Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

Projects involved are using my background , also people are nice to work with I do not think i have any thing to say about what i...

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Posted: 09/05/2012
NASA Researcher Review

Bliss Rating
4.2

I like that you are able to design your own experiments. Sometimes it is difficult to get things done without the proper equipment...

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Posted: 07/20/2012
NASA Senior Systems Engineer Review

Bliss Rating
4.1

unique work in deep space, not done anywhere else, lots of very bright people year to year budget at the whims of congress. not...

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Posted: 07/09/2012
NASA Senior Quality Engineer Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

Its innovation and diversity in the field concerning product and personnel Its ties to the political arena for funding and development...

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Posted: 07/05/2012
NASA Lead 3D Artist Review

Bliss Rating
4.4

The job itself, I love 3d modeling and rendering. It is very rewarding to be part of the conceptual design team at NASA. Little room...

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Posted: 07/03/2012
NASA Intern Review

Bliss Rating
4.7

I enjoyed the work shift, availability of resources on the work site, and the cultural diversity. There was nothing I did not dislike...

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Posted: 06/11/2012
NASA Assistant Research Professor Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

It was a team oriented work type, conducive and respectful environment There is not much of growth opportunities. Additional, our...

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Posted: 04/24/2012
NASA Research Intern Review

Bliss Rating
4.0

The people I worked with are some of the best in my area Budget issues are constant and can take down projects and morale Great people...

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Posted: 04/17/2012
NASA Visiting Researcher Review

Bliss Rating
3.5

Had the best people to work with in my area Budget issues all the time projects ending midway for that reason Great people, heavy...

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Posted: 04/17/2012
NASA Anonymouse Employee Review

Bliss Rating
2.8

Occasional exciting work environments & chance to work with some good teams. Government contracts are set up to pay the contractor...

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Posted: 04/12/2012
NASA Anonymous Employee Review , Huntsville, AL

Bliss Rating
4.4

Very interesting and unique work A lot of downtime between missions Diversify projects and cross train employees

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Posted: 04/09/2012