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Job search in the astronomy or space exploration fields. Find employment through these job search resources. Helpful employment hints and information for wherever your job search takes you.
So, You Want To Be An Astronaut
Many of us dreamed of becoming a NASA astronaut when we were young. Some of us never got over that astronaut dream. When John Glenn rode the shuttle for NASA in 1998 at the age of 77, that flight breathed new hope into many would-be astronauts. So, how do you become an astronaut? Let's discover the NASA astronaut employment path, together.
American Astronomical Society Job Register
This is the ultimate employment resource for an astronomy-related job search.
Ames Research Center Student Opportunities
There are a number of employment opportunities at Ames for both college and high school students.
Goddard Space Flight Center
Employment opportunities with the Goddard Space Flight Center, located near Washington, DC.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL offers full-time employment positions for experienced applicants and part-time and full-time positions for students. JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer devoted to work force diversity. Continue your job search at JPL.
PhysLink Job Board
Search for employment in the fields of physics, astronomy and engineering for your job search.
Johnson Space Center Contractor Jobs
The vast majority of jobs at the Johnson Space Center are filled by contractors. Discover how to contact these contractors to seek employment.
Johnson Space Center NASA Jobs
Find out all you need to know about civil service employment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
NASA Jobs
This NASA Jobs website provides the employment applicant with everything he or she will need for a job search for employment with NASA.
Space Careers
A major source for information on gaining employment in the space exploration field.
Space Jobs
This site provides information and links which can be very helpful for a job search in the space field.
Space Telescope Science Institute
If you're interested in employment at the home of the Hubble Telescope, check this page for opportunities.
Stennis Space Center
Information is provided here on how to apply for employment at Stennis with the various agencies and contractors.
White Sands Test Facility
The NASA White Sands Test Facility has regular openings for qualified engineers, scientists, and technicians conducting challenging test programs in support of America's space program. Civil Service positions are filled by NASA, while contractor positions can be found via this page.

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