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      4.4

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (1,792 total reviews)
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      Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

      83% approve of CEO

      60% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.4

      Culture & values

      4.4

      Work/Life balance

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.3

      Career opportunities

      4.2

      Senior management

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      NASA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,792 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
      5.0
      Jul 29, 2016

      Great place to work

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Great benefits and work hours, low stress

      Cons

      Does not provide benefits of most high tech employers

      4.0
      Jul 27, 2016

      Ames as a contractor

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Ability to work on cool projects, lots of flexibility of work hours and ability to choose projects among those available. Great culture and work life balance.

      Cons

      Management is very poor at mating contractors to job opportunities. As a result, jobs are largely available to those who are well connected rather than those best suited in skills. It is an information availability or management problem, not really bias. Sure, this is how the world works, however it is frustrating when this is institutional practice.

      4.0
      Jul 11, 2016

      Recent College Graduate Contract Engineer

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You go in to work everyday and get to perform research that contributes to the advancement of human knowledge. Management is understanding of employee needs, intelligent, and eager to work closely with their employees. NASA's greatest weakness, its funding, is also a strength to some extent - everyone is here because they want to be here. The center provides a few basic perks to their employees and contractors including monthly social events and an excellent fitness center. The work life balance is also better than most companies in Silicon Valley. Because the pay is not outstanding, management is pretty understanding of your outside life.

      Cons

      Pay. Unfortunately NASA's funding is not proportionate to the research we undertake. If you want to work for NASA you have to want to work for NASA, no one here is in it for the money. Location. Ames Research Center is in the heart of Silicon Valley so best of luck finding affordable housing. Plan on a large housing budget or a hefty commute.

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