I would start either in college or the Air Force. Learn all you can about flying, be the best that you can possibly be, and hope that you get recognized as the best because only the best of the best get to go to NASA.
2007-01-24 00:08:07
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answered by Mr. Peachy® 7
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NASA jobs are government civilian ("GS") jobs. As others have said, you have to be a US citizen. Many (especially at JPL) also require a security clearance. Finally, ex-military members get priority in applying for open positions. If it's between you and a veteran, the veteran's going to get it.
These jobs typically pay less than their private-sector counterpart, but you do get:
- Job Security
- Good benefits, like 4 wks vacation a year, plus all Federal Holidays (again dunno where you're from, but this is amazingly liberal for the US workforce.)
Dunno what you want to do, but most likely EE, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, and/or Astrophysics (ideally combining this with one of the others above) is what you want. Additionally, keep in mind that the majority of R & D is done by civilian contractors, with NASA overseeing the contract.
How you apply:
I would go to the NASA website and see if they advertise openings. That will give you an idea of what they want. Then you submit a cover letter and resume. Like with any other job.
Good luck.
2007-01-27 13:04:35
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answered by jim 7
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First things first: you have to be a US citizen.
Second: what type of work are you interested in? Being a pilot, astronaut, engineer, procurement, etc. There are tons of different types of jobs at NASA. Go to their website (listed below) and look at the different field centers to see what type of work they do.
Third: Probably the best way to become employed by NASA is to participate in the co-op program. Co-ops are, in many cases, the only type of candidate being hired these days. The program will provide you with great work experience and a varied look at different work areas at a given NASA center.
Fourth: Get an accredited engineering degree if you want to do technical work. An Engineering Technology degree WILL NOT cut it.
There is no specific college to attend, but if you attend Texas A&M for engineering you will have a small leg up at Johnson Space Center since there are many alumni there. Of course, the primary factor is your intellegence, interpersonal skills, work or student project experience, and interest, but being from the same university as the interviewed never hurts!
2007-01-24 11:28:13
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answered by paulie_biggs 2
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What is it about NASA that tells you it would be a dream job?
The most dynamic space companies, today, are all private firms and they are doing much more cutting edge work than does NASA. These companies have much better leadership and much less bureaucracy. NASA has peaked, look elsewhere, IMHO.
2007-01-24 00:46:19
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answered by herkco 3
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Well you have to move to America unless your already there.
Then you gotta work really hard and try and make yourself known!
Good Luck for the future!
2007-01-24 00:08:39
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answered by Lynne 4
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