NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory company overview, insights, and reviews

Team

Professional experience

Employee data

	Gender	Ratio
	male	72.2%
	female	27.8%

Top job titles

These are the top job titles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Job title	Ratio
Systems Engineer	6.4%
Software Engineer	4.4%
Mechanical Engineer	3.6%
Engineer	2.7%
Subcontracts Manager	2.3%
Research Scientist	1.6%
Scientist	1.6%
Electrical Engineer	1.5%
Software Systems Engineer	1.5%
Robotics Engineer	1.4%

Career advancement

Climb up the career ladder

How are the chances of advancing your career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory relative to the time in a position.

Low

Years in position	Percentage who advanced
<1	23.6%
1	23.6%
2	19.2%
3	10.6%
4+	23.1%

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Summary

	Field	Ratio
	Engineers	33.5%
	other occupation	25.2%
	Software Developers and Programmers	10.7%
	Scientists	9.2%
	Management - Other	6.4%
	Business Operations	5.9%
	Administrative	5.1%

Jobs

Closed jobs

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Robotics Engineer - New GradNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Robotics Engineer - New Grad Job Details Job ID:11527 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universeRead more

Closed on: 02/28/2020 | Repostings: 7

Part-Time Web Developer InternshipNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Part-Time Web Developer Internship Job Details Job ID:11187 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Reposting: 1

Technologist, WFIRST Coronagraph InstrumentNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Technologist, WFIRST Coronagraph Instrument Job Details Job ID:11130 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, thenRead more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Repostings: 2

Senior Resource Analyst - Earth Science Technology OfficeNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Senior Resource Analyst - Earth Science Technology Office Job Details Job ID:11484 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggestRead more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Repostings: 3

Controller and Financial Planning Office Summer InternNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Controller and Financial Planning Office Summer Intern Job Details Job ID:11528 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions,Read more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Reposting: 1

Senior Cybersecurity ArchitectNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Senior Cybersecurity Architect Job Details Job ID:11312 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Reposting: 1

Sr. Ground Data Systems EngineerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Sr. Ground Data Systems Engineer **Job Details** Job ID:11543 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Repostings: 7

Engineering Graduate Student INASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Engineering Graduate Student I Job Details Job ID:11531 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Repostings: 6

Records & Archives Specialist IINASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Records & Archives Specialist II **Job Details** Job ID:11444 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Reposting: 1

Metrology ManagerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Overview Do you excel in an environment that values exploration and discovery? We have a universe of opportunities waiting for you! The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is NASA s lead center forRead more

Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 6

OfficeNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Section Manager 2/3, Reliability Engineering and Mission Environmental Assurance Office (513) **Job Details** Job ID:11474 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's ourRead more

Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 2

Project ManagerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

**Overview** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build uponRead more

Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 3

Financial AnalystNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Financial Analyst Job Details Job ID: 11096 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe forRead more

Closed on: 02/19/2020 | Repostings: 6

Cyber Security Program ManagerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Cyber Security Program Manager **Job Details** Job ID:10931 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/19/2020 | Repostings: 5

Senior Project/Program ManagerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Senior Project/Program Manager **Job Details** Job ID:11470 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/18/2020 | Repostings: 2

Senior Human Centered ResearcherNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Senior Human Centered Researcher Job Details Job ID:11318 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/18/2020 | Repostings: 4

Computer Security EngineerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

**Overview** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That?s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers?literally. We build uponRead more

Closed on: 02/17/2020 | Repostings: 3

Human Centered Designer IIINASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Human Centered Designer III **Job Details** Job ID:11210 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/16/2020 | Repostings: 4

Electrical Engineering Year-Round InternshipNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Electrical Engineering Year-Round Internship Job Details Job ID:11001 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, thenRead more

Closed on: 02/16/2020 | Reposting: 1

Quality Assurance EngineerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Overview New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers literally. We build upon ideasRead more

Closed on: 02/13/2020 | Repostings: 9

Systems Engineer IVNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Overview New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideasRead more

Closed on: 02/13/2020 | Repostings: 11

Electronics Manufacturing Engineer IIINASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Electronics Manufacturing Engineer III **Job Details** Job ID:10978 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). We askRead more

Closed on: 02/12/2020 | Repostings: 3

Software Computing System Co-Op for Curiosity TeamNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Software Computing System Co-Op for Curiosity Team Job Details Job ID:11150 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions,Read more

Closed on: 02/12/2020 | Reposting: 1

Data Scientist INASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Data Scientist I Job Details Job ID:11358 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe forRead more

Closed on: 02/11/2020 | Repostings: 7

Lead Radiation Systems EngineerNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Overview We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. YourRead more

Closed on: 02/10/2020 | Repostings: 11

Mass Spectrometer TechnologistNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Mass Spectrometer Technologist **Job Details** Job ID:10942 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search theRead more

Closed on: 02/10/2020 | Repostings: 6

Payroll Accountant IINASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

**Overview** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build uponRead more

Closed on: 02/09/2020 | Repostings: 4

Pricing AnalystNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Pricing Analyst Job Details Job ID:11281 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe forRead more

Closed on: 02/09/2020 | Repostings: 3

Multi-sensor fusion for air quality and carbonNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Multi-sensor fusion for air quality and carbon Job Details Job ID:10339 New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, thenRead more

Closed on: 02/09/2020 | Repostings: 5

Embedded Flight Software Engineer, Europa MissionNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA

Overview With an unmatched history creating groundbreaking advances in science and technology, we've been in the space exploration business since the beginning. JPL resonates with people who areRead more

Closed on: 02/06/2020 | Repostings: 10

Job trends

Total job postings in the past

Based on 130 job boards, duplications excluded

Current job openings

24%

in 6 months

1,158%

in 1 year

6 weeks

Average posting lifetime

Total job posting distribution in the past

Based on 1,220 number of jobs from 130 job boards, duplications excluded

Job category	Distribution	Job quantity	6 months	1 year
Engineering	27.5%	336	31%	984%
IT	22.0%	269	15%	1,394%
Other	10.9%	133	10%	1,230%
Protective Services	5.0%	61	44%	578%
Education	4.3%	53	68%	5,200%
Marketing & PR	3.9%	47	24%	2,250%
Construction	3.2%	39	14%	680%

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Q: What’s the gender distribution at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

A: 27.8% female, 72.2% male.

Q: When was NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory founded?

A: 1936.

Q: What industry does NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory fall under?

A: Falls under Law Enforcement/Security

Q: How long do people usually work for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

A: 1-3 year(s).

Q: what kind of companies did NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees work for?

A: Large companies before NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Q: How often do employees get promoted at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory ?

A: advancement opportunities are low

Q: who are employees usually hired by after leaving NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

A: Boeing, Caltech (California), Google, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SpaceX.

Q: Where did employees work before joining NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

A: Boeing, Caltech (California), Lockheed Martin Corporation, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SpaceX, University Of California Los Angeles.

Q: How old are NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s employees in general?

A: Around 21-30

Q: Where did most of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees go to school?

A: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, California State University-Northridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California-Los Angeles, University of Southern California.

Q: were you promoted?