4.0
Jul 28, 2011
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Unbelievably great co-workers. Outstanding intellect. What can be more exciting than what we do -- robotic space exploration! JPL has an academe atmosphere. Lots of discussion, sharing of ideas, and exchange. Most employees have a collaborative nature and are willing to help on a project or team, or pass on knowledge. A lot of opportunity to have work variety, if you are assertive enough to make it happen.
Cons
Very political. Leadership and old timers (which there are a lot of) are stuck in old school approaches. Unclear future due to federal funding. Sometimes change is like herding cats - very difficult! JPL culture likes things to remain the same.