No doubt, the exploration, the hardware, the scientific wonder, there's only one place like this. The rank and file are some of the brightest minds, they have passion and they love the community and love to help. There is a sense of we're in this together, and it is uplifting.
Management is slowly transforming this into just another tech operation. Metrics aren't shared, decisions are made based on in-transparent data in a top-down mindset. Proclamations of we are a family, all-the-while there's little room for growth in entrenched structures, subpar compensation, and now the reality of layoffs due to government shutdowns. IC's passions for their projects are ruthlessly exploited, because where else will they go to work on these challenges. The shine is wearing off, and there's a long way to go to recapture what used to inspire us.
Obviously it depends on job, YOE, and a range of other factors, but generally speaking, how good does NASA look on the resume for a software engineer? What company would be considered a step up and what company a step down?
I was thinking the other day that doing design at NASA JPL would be one of my personal “top tier” goals, or another example might be running my own design firm. What is the level of achievement you want to reach in your career that would be your personal “best?”
I am considering declining an offer after I have already accepted it and let them do my background check. I am concerned that when I decline they may contact my current employer (not NASA) and tip them off that I signed another offer letter. Is this a legitimate concern or am I overthinking this? #h...Read more
Im sick of working on Java micro services for a product no one uses. I want to write space code. How do I get a job at NASA JPL? 2 YOE TC ~200k (rapidly dropping because of stocks) Please message me if you have advice or have made a similar move in your career!#swe
Earlier in my career I worked at NASA, several DARPA research projects, big international companies but I didn’t keep my skills sharp and didn’t specialize (I stayed a generalist). These days I can barely program and become an expendable middle manager. Any advice? Try to become an IC again? Doubl...Read more
I’ve been fascinated with rockets and space exploration lately. I’d like to learn more about them and see if my fascination ends with it being a hobby or enough to switch careers 1) Any suggestions on how to learn more about them? 2) What’s the job market like for SW folks (SpaceX, NASA)? 3) Any ot...Read more
Adobe Pros: Good pay Good benefits Good WLB Working on a fun product with a fun team Adobe Cons: Move to NYC, which is a high cost of living/culture shock? not FAANG? Amazon Pros: Good pay (Comparable to Adobe) FAANG Probably will learn more? Amazon Cons: You know what everyone else on Blind says...Read more
I found a few roles that I think I would be a good fit for. I did some research and machine learning as an undergrad and I think people at X may value that. - 2 YOE at AWS as SDE - 1 Year at NASA JPL as intern. SDE intern but significant ML in my projects. - 3 Year undergrad researcher. Several 1s...Read more
Hi friends. I found a job at Wayfair that I think I am a good fit for. Can someone give me a referral. DM me for resume and LinkedIn. 2 YOE at AWS as Software Engineer 1 YOE as intern at NASA 3 YOE as intern in research lab. Got multiple papers published in good journals like IEEE. These 2 jobs h...Read more
I’m an EE Interning at SCE and graduating next Fall, I’m trying to pivot my career towards tech or bigger companies in general. I got referred at Apple, Boeing, NASA and a couple more companies. I’m trying not to waste this opportunity, are covers letters important? If not, is there any advice you h...Read more
I found a few roles that I think I would be a good fit for. I did some research and machine learning as an undergrad and I think people at X may value that. - 2 YOE at AWS as SDE - 1 Year at NASA JPL as intern. SDE intern but significant ML in my projects. - 3 Year undergrad researcher. Several 1s...Read more
I'd love to dedicate my career into helping humanity to reach other planets, at least as much as my lifespan allows it. Given my nationality, my plan is to prepare to get a great offer from a FAANG, so that my stay in the USA is as great as possible while I get the green card/citizenship. What do ...Read more
Gist: whistleblower claims to have learned about existence of UFO-related govt program. Something about this looks sketchy though. How can someone come with this information killing their career plus likely not having any substantial evidence? Could be that it was sanctioned somehow so it gets revea...Read more
Hello! I am seeking a referral for Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn, Google, NVIDIA, Adobe, or Anthropic for Product Manager positions. I have worked in finance, startups, and at NASA. I have 10 years of work experience - Most of it has been as a scrum master/agile project manager but I have transitioned t...Read more
Getting out of the navy and have seen some opportunities where service members can basically go work at Amazon while still in the navy for a 12 week internship right before they get out. Some of these roles include Both SDE(cleared and non cleared) Applied Scientist 1 My BS is in physics MS is ...Read more
AT&T (location has low COL) Comp: 77K + benefits Interest: Definitely most interested with the project I would work on, I have a strong preference of this company at least from outsider perspective. NASA (Location has medium COL) Comp: 87K + benefits Interest: Not super enthusiastic about the proje...Read more
I'm a US based, self-taught software engineer with 3 years of professional experience. I mostly have experience creating automation programs using Python and PowerShell, interacting/building APIs, creating GUIs, and building websites (typically with Next.js). I'm really passionate about Space Explo...Read more
My story: I was born in mainland China and currently hold a Chinese passport. I'm in the process of applying for a US green card. My father was involved in a financial crime in mainland China, and though he has been heard, he has not yet been sentenced. In a worst-case scenario, he might be imprison...Read more
Hi everyone, I have been a PM for one year since graduation (May 2021). I am looking to advance my career in tech and move to a different company. Have one year of experience in a SaaS cloud product. Looking for referrals in bigger corporations like tech or financial services for APM or PM roles. ...Read more
Over the past couple years I’ve been really interested in a certain field (can’t say because it’ll dox me) that is not very adjacent to “tech”. My gut tells me I should just give up my SWE career and jump in because life is too short blah blah blah. Words cannot describe how much I want to work in t...Read more