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Jet Propulsion Laboratory jobs and careers

Washington, DC, United States. Jobs in Washington

As of November 12, 2026, Jet Propulsion Laboratory has 1 open role.

Headquartered in Washington
1Open roles
$108kHighest listed base pay

About Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA Ames Research Center conducts research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology, and science.

Founded in 1939 by Adeo Ressi.

Founded
1939
Employees
1,001 to 5,000
Headquarters
Washington

Leadership

The top of Jet Propulsion Laboratory's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Sean Duffy

Administrator

764 reports

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Joseph Pelfrey

Acting Director, Marshall Space Flight Center

381 reports

ML

Makenzie Lystrup

Director, Goddard Space Flight Center

204 reports

JF

James Free

Associate Administrator

64 reports

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Eugene L. Tu

Director, Ames Research Center

45 reports

AC

A.C. Charania

Agency Chief Technologist

9 reports

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Michael G. Hess

Deputy Associate Administrator for the Mission Support Directorate

6 reports

GS

George A. Scott

Acting Inspector General

5 reports

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Prasun Desai

Associate Administrator

4 reports

Jet Propulsion Laboratory jobs: common questions

Is Jet Propulsion Laboratory hiring right now?
Yes. Jet Propulsion Laboratory has 1 open role listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is Jet Propulsion Laboratory headquartered?
Jet Propulsion Laboratory is headquartered in Washington, DC, United States and was founded in 1939.
Who leads Jet Propulsion Laboratory?
Sean Duffy, Administrator, is at the top of Jet Propulsion Laboratory's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Jet Propulsion Laboratory?
Pick a role on Jet Propulsion Laboratory's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Jet Propulsion Laboratory's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.