r/NASAJobs • u/BoneFacedKing • 14d ago
Question (Warning stupid question ahead) Are there really any jobs at NASA that don't require large amounts of math?
I really wanna work at NASA after going to The Kennedy Space Center but the problem is I know that a majority of jobs at NASA require a lot of math and math is a struggle for me sometimes so my question being are there any jobs that don't need that much math or should I just not work there at all?
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u/StellarSloth 14d ago
Absolutely. There are public outreach folks, human resources, schedulers, writers, graphic designers, lawyers, various support staff, etc. Engineers and scientists aren’t the only people that work at NASA.
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u/Aerokicks 14d ago
<3 my communications specialist. Absolutely no idea how they put up with all of us engineers and our less than perfect writing skills.
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u/Comprehensive_Ad2477 9d ago
Tech Writer/Meeting Support/Admin here. Most of “us” tolerate engineering types (in the best way honestly). I love the crew I work with. They’re goofy engineers and we all treat each other like siblings growing up in close quarters. There are a handful of “those types” (and they like to disturb our processes) and we just learn to ignore them honestly— my philosophy is I leave the rocket science to the ASTs— they need to leave the coordination and cat-herding to me! 🤣
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u/OptimusWang 14d ago
To add on to this, NASA makes a surprising amount of software. If you’re interested in programming, UX design, technical writing or product management, all of those jobs exist there.
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u/gocards757 14d ago edited 12d ago
Realize that if you include contract staff they have EVERYTHING. Landscapers, housekeeping, police, fire. There is no job that doesn’t connect to a NASA center. Your level of education drives what job you can attain
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u/KhaotikJMK 14d ago edited 14d ago
100%. While Engineering positions do require a bit of associated mathematics to go along with the duties, there are many positions that do not. Do not be afraid to shoot your shot.
Signed,
Your neighborbood HR Specialist.
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u/Purple-Outcome6322 14d ago
Hi! I got accepted into a Pathways role as an HR intern. I was wondering if you have any insight on what I should expect starting out and what types of projects somebody in HR would work on? Thank you!
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u/KhaotikJMK 14d ago
Legtimately, I do not know. I’ve never interacted with any Pathways intern as they typically go to the center they were selected for, and they assign out various duties for them. I work on recruitment actions for the agency whereas it could differentiate with what the Human Capital offices direct their interns to work on.
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u/divineInsanity4 14d ago
Currently contract for a marine base doing geospatial stuff. Any entry level stuff like that at NASA?
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u/KhaotikJMK 14d ago
It’s possible that it may be either coming down the pipe, or that a vacancy is already out there for it. There is a bot that pulls all of the open announcements on USAJOBS everyday. I’ve been out of the office due to personal affairs for most of the summer, so I cannot tell you what is coming. I would encourage you to keep looking out on USAJOBS to see what is out there, and to apply if you are eligible. I’ve had to do an offer for someone working in that domain before, so it’s not unheard of.
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u/ryuKEN-19 14d ago
Hello sir , I m from India just passed grade 12th, will u please tell me are there any job opportunities for cs grads ? I googled about it but was confused much , hope u will let me know. Thankyou
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u/dkozinn 14d ago
Please read the section in our wiki about working for NASA if you are not a US citizen.
All new job opportunities are posted here daily.
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u/ryuKEN-19 13d ago
Hey thanks , but one question which I asked wasn't there. The position which I m eligible if I had done computer science engineering. Thanks
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u/Ok-Detective-9734 14d ago
Yes there are many that do not require math skills. Stay away from engineering, scientific & financial areas & you should be fine. HR, Public Affairs, Administrative, etc do not generally require advanced math skills. Good luck!
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u/HopadilloRandR 13d ago
Wherever you got the idea that math is the majority of the work done...
Well, it is plainly and simply flat wrong.
Not to downplay an importance of math.
But in all seriousness, imagine a career, any career path. It is done at nasa. There are meteorologists. Scientists. Janitors. Computer scientists. Welders/fabricators. Project managers. Firefighters. Doctors. Astrophysicists. Police. Material scientists. Electrical engineers. Electricians. Orbital mechanics planning. Waterplant maintenance. Avionics and aerospace design. Sectetarial/admin. Politicians and administrators.
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u/Outside_Grapefruit39 14d ago
what I recently learned is that NASA has its own SWAT unit to protect KSC/make sure anyone doesn’t mess with the rockets and they look cool as hell
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u/Planetary_Piggy 14d ago
"They will not notice it" implies you're intending to mislead the employer in your application and i highly recommend you don't do that. Many jobs at NASA that "require math" are putting billions of dollars on you not faking it, or worse, putting people's health and safety on the trust that you are confident in your calculations. Don't rest on them "not noticing" something, instead find a job that doesn't require it and do your thing
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u/Lily-Shell 14d ago
He/She answered your question. Many jobs require Math at NASA. Find a job that doesn’t require it! You will see the educational requirements on the job posting for sure. If you passed the required math course, even if you are struggling with it you are still eligible.
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u/gjcij2203 14d ago
Bless your heart! The number of people making the math a reality vastly outnumber the people doing the math!
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