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      4.4

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (1,790 total reviews)
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      Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

      83% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

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      4.4

      Culture & values

      4.4

      Work/Life balance

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.3

      Career opportunities

      4.2

      Senior management

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      NASA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,790 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NASA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gobierno y administración pública industry (3.7 stars).

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      2K reviews
      2.0
      May 8, 2025

      Reign of terror by acting leadership and DOGE

      Senior advisor
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      Pros

      I loved my work pre-DOGE, had some brilliant coworkers

      Cons

      Acting leadership (Janet Petro and Vanessa Wyche) are preemptively trying to please DOGE. They got rid of my office well before the deadline for a reduction in force, and did not give us the legally mandated 60 day notice. By all accounts, Janet is super MAGA and if she ends up as Deputy Administrator, nothing will change. Even those who stayed are absolutely miserable right now and under tremendous stress-- practically everyone I worked with across the agency went into survival mode and couldn't function before I left. They are purging our nation's brightest talent and there is no coming back from this.

      5.0
      Mar 18, 2025

      Fun, Exciting.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Working at NASA offers a prestigious and fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and space exploration. Employees work with cutting-edge technology on mission-driven projects that expand humanity’s understanding of the universe, climate science, and aeronautics. The organization provides job stability, competitive salaries, excellent healthcare, and strong retirement benefits. NASA fosters a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, allowing employees to work alongside some of the brightest minds in science, engineering, and technology. Additionally, the work culture promotes innovation, professional growth, and a sense of purpose, making it a highly rewarding place to build a career.

      Cons

      While working at NASA is prestigious and rewarding, there are some potential downsides to consider. The job can be highly demanding, with long hours, tight deadlines, and intense pressure, especially during mission-critical projects. Government bureaucracy can slow down decision-making and innovation, making processes feel rigid or frustrating. Funding for projects is often dependent on political and budgetary changes, which can lead to uncertainty and occasional job instability for contractors. Competition for positions is fierce, requiring advanced degrees and significant expertise, which can make it difficult to secure a role. Additionally, some positions may require relocation to specific NASA centers, which might not align with personal preferences or lifestyle choices.

      3.0
      Feb 9, 2025

      Great work-life balance

      Aerospace engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      People really respect your work life balance, and there is lots of interesting history and historical value to working at NASA. There is a culture focused on learning and growing as a researcher.

      Cons

      Outdated practices, too many layers of beaurocracy, and sometimes lots of patience is required in working with older folks.

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