# Jet Propulsion Laboratory jobs and careers

> 1 open roles at Jet Propulsion Laboratory as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/jet-propulsion-laboratory

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

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 1 |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $108k |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, United States |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Industries | Aerospace, Government, Information Technology, Innovation Management |
| Website | https://nasa.gov |

## Newest open roles

- [Environmental Development Technician III](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a181462e-5668-4a90-8a97-3eff9717feb8), JPL Campus ($88k to $108k)

## Leadership

- Sean Duffy, Administrator
- Joseph Pelfrey, Acting Director, Marshall Space Flight Center
- Makenzie Lystrup, Director, Goddard Space Flight Center
- James Free, Associate Administrator
- Eugene L. Tu, Director, Ames Research Center
- A.C. Charania, Agency Chief Technologist
- Michael G. Hess, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Mission Support Directorate
- George A. Scott, Acting Inspector General

## 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.