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.
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.
Sean Duffy
Administrator
764 reports
Joseph Pelfrey
Acting Director, Marshall Space Flight Center
381 reports
Makenzie Lystrup
Director, Goddard Space Flight Center
204 reports
James Free
Associate Administrator
64 reports
Eugene L. Tu
Director, Ames Research Center
45 reports
A.C. Charania
Agency Chief Technologist
9 reports
Michael G. Hess
Deputy Associate Administrator for the Mission Support Directorate
6 reports
George A. Scott
Acting Inspector General
5 reports
Prasun Desai
Associate Administrator
4 reports
Open roles at Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1
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.