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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Good overall company - Hardware Engineer NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Employee Review

4.0
Aug 12, 2008
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Pros

Challenging, demanding, state of the art work. Employees are very smart, competent and willing to teach newcomers. Funding comes from the federal government. Work is somewhat stable compared to other aerospace companies. Great seminars on different topics for employees looking to learn about other fields.

Cons

Too much work not enough people. There are certain areas where the company is understaffed and unwilling to hire. Certain employees are expected to do what's necessary to do the work regardless of the work/life balance. Working on weekends is expected even when overtime is not paid.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

- great culture - impactful projects - well organized internship program

Cons

- they give a stipend, not standard salary

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Excellent fit for superconducting detectors, KIDs/TKIDs, cryogenic readout, microwave systems, and quantum/space sensing. JPL has work in superconducting devices, microwave readout, quantum detectors, and advanced sensors.

Cons

Salary; Many restrictions, internal review, export-control considerations, and delays before publication.

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