Space Career Hub — Your Future in Space Starts Here

Space Is Hiring. Are You Ready?

Your future in
space starts here

The space industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world — and more than half of those jobs have nothing to do with engineering. Find your place in it.

120K+
Space jobs in the US
50%+
Of roles are non-engineer
$1T
2040 industry value

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No. Over 50% of space industry jobs are non-engineering roles — finance, marketing, policy, HR, operations, communications, and more. You need the right skills for your specific role, not necessarily a STEM degree.
SpaceX, NASA, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris are consistently the largest employers. Hundreds of smaller companies are also actively hiring — check our live job board for today's openings.
Internships and fellowships are the fastest path in. Programs like the Brooke Owens Fellowship, NASA internships, and the Pathways program exist specifically for people early in their career. Transferable skills from aviation, defense, and tech also carry well.
It depends heavily on the role and company. Engineers at SpaceX can earn $100K–$160K+. Non-engineering roles range from $65K for entry-level positions to $140K+ for senior specialists.
The global space economy hit $546 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040. Private investment has exploded since 2015. The short answer: yes, and it's growing faster than almost any other sector.
Only for defense and intelligence-related roles — not for most civilian positions at SpaceX, Rocket Lab, or NASA's research centers. We label roles that require clearance clearly in our job listings.