Is NASA a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at NASA have rated their employer with 4.7 out of 5 stars in 48 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of NASA employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at NASA now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at NASA .

Does NASA pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at NASA with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 48 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 16.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at NASA .

What are the top reviewed jobs at NASA?

Intern (289) , Aerospace Engineer (125) , Engineer (101) , Astronaut (95) , Internship (76) , Software Engineer (56) , Systems Engineer (38) , Software Engineer(Internship) (37) , Mechanical Engineer (34) , Engineering Intern (31) , Research Scientist (24) , Summer Intern (23) , Contract Specialist (22) , Astrophysicist (21) , Senior Software Engineer (21)

What are the pros of working at NASA according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and learning experiences" ((in 284 reviews)); "Work life balance is great when you don’t go through management and let HR inform them of any accommodations" ((in 100 reviews)); "This makes it easy to win the best place to work in federal government awards year after year." ((in 80 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 65 reviews)); "benefits are good and useful" ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NASA according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and old buildings" ((in 151 reviews)); "Government salaries are low and therefore it's hard to subsist in CA without a higher salary." ((in 56 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of talking about sending people into space." ((in 31 reviews)); "Some non performers and very poor managers." ((in 13 reviews)); "We have had 5 company changes in 6 years; but the upper management at White Sands has not changed." ((in 9 reviews))

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4.7

97% would recommend to a friend

(48 total reviews)

Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

100% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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4.9

Culture & values

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.9

Work/Life balance

4.7

Compensation and benefits

4.7

Career opportunities

4.4

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated NASA with 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 48 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. NASA is rated 27% above average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Gobierno y administración pública industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0

Mar 26, 2025

Working

Software engineer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed environment, very people to work with

Cons

very old tech, everything is very old

5.0

Feb 21, 2025

Inspiring Work, Great Team, and Cutting-Edge Technology

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at NASA Goddard is a dream for any software developer passionate about space exploration. The projects are meaningful, contributing to groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The work-life balance is excellent, with flexible schedules and remote work options. The collaborative environment fosters innovation, and you get to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. The benefits, including retirement plans and healthcare, are outstanding.

Cons

Like any government organization, bureaucratic processes can slow down projects. Funding cycles can impact job stability, especially for contractors. The salary, while competitive for government work, may not match private-sector tech companies. Some legacy systems require maintenance, which can be less exciting. Security protocols, while necessary, can add extra layers of complexity to development work.

5.0

Jan 13, 2025

Fantastic place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People love to be there and the atmosphere is great to work in.

Cons

Onboarding can take forever due to background checks

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