Is NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory hiring right now?

Yes. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has 130 open roles listed as of November 3, 2026.

How much does NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is $117k a year, and the highest is $273k.

Who leads NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

Dave Gallagher, Director, is at the top of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's org chart.

How do I apply for a job at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

Pick a role on NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory jobs and careers

As of November 3, 2026, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has 130 open roles.

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130Open roles

15Posted in the last 7 days

$117kAverage listed base pay

$273kHighest listed base pay

About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Jet Propulsion Laboratory engages in the construction and operation of robotic planetary spacecrafts and NASA's Deep Space Network.

Founded in 1936 by Apollo M. O. Smith, Frank Malina, Jack Parsons, Qian Xuesen and Theodore von Kármán.

Aerospace Construction National Security Robotics Space Travel

Founded: 1936
Employees: 5,001 to 10,000

Leadership

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

Dave Gallagher

Director

191 reports

Stephen Lichten

Chief Engineer, Interplanetary Network Directorate

45 reports

Randall Friedl

Manager, Space and Earth Science Office, Strategy and Formulation Directorate

45 reports

Satish Khanna

Chief Technologist, Solar System Exploration Directorate

41 reports

Kareem Collie

Section Manager, Designlab (head Of Design)

17 reports

Georgina Goode

Deputy Director, Strategy And Formulation

13 reports

Dr. Michael Lisano

Project Systems Engineer And Engineering Technical Authority, NASA ISRO Nisar Mission

6 reports

Paul van Damme

Manager

2 reports

Jonathan Lunine

Chief Scientist

2 reports

Open roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory 130

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory jobs: common questions

Is NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory hiring right now?: Yes. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has 130 open roles listed as of November 3, 2026.
How much does NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory pay?: Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is $117k a year, and the highest is $273k.
Who leads NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?: Dave Gallagher, Director, is at the top of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?: Pick a role on NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.