The seemingly non-stop launches of rockets from SpaceX, the venerable US start-up, reminds us that we are in new era for space exploration. Importantly, this is accelerating the volume, level and types of employment available. Whether in deep space research, travel, interstellar mining, space services (3D printing in space?), autonomous aerospace vehicles, or dozens of other applications, existing and imagined, the depth and breadth of opportunities in the private sector are unprecedented.
And we are only at the beginning.
For a more technical view of our space future, consider this presentation by NASA to understand the emerging spectrum of space activities. Or to find out news on the start-up market for space ventures, and research potential employers, check out CB Insights to start tracking market participants.
Then look up our space jobs this week with specialities ranging from engineering and planning to communications, post-doctoral research and national security positions. Open positions are mostly in STEM–but as companies are formed to pursue these challenges there will be more opportunities for all areas of domain expertise.
Happy travels.
HSS
Operations Research Analyst, US Space Force
STEM
Senior Software Engineer, Collins Aerospace
Postdoctoral Research, Planetary Atmospheres
Spacecraft Systems Integration Engineer, Gryphon Technologies
Computer Vision, Satellite Imaging, Department of Defense
Aerospace Systems Engineer, XWing
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