NASA, in partnership with the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), announced the launch of the “NASA Force” website on Friday, with applications now open for a range of technical roles supporting the nation’s air and space ambitions.
The initiative is designed to fast-track highly skilled early- to mid-career engineers, technologists and innovators into mission-critical positions across NASA’s exploration, research and advanced technology programs. Officials said the move is intended to ensure the agency remains at the forefront of global space capability.
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said the program builds on renewed public interest in space following recent mission successes.
“NASA Force is bringing highly skilled engineers and innovators into the fold to help deliver our world-changing missions,” he said. “The success of Artemis II has sparked enormous enthusiasm, and we’re seeing strong interest from people who want to be part of what many are calling a new golden age of exploration.”
The program forms part of a broader federal effort known as “US Tech Force”, led by OPM, which aims to attract elite technical professionals into government service to modernise systems, accelerate innovation and strengthen delivery across agencies.
OPM director Scott Kupor said NASA had long demonstrated what could be achieved when top-tier talent is aligned with ambitious national goals.
“NASA Force is about making sure the agency continues to access the next generation of innovators while also strengthening ties with private sector expertise to support a very ambitious agenda,” he said.
The first round of recruitment includes aerospace engineering roles offered on two-year term appointments, with the possibility of extension. Additional positions are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
According to NASA, successful applicants will work directly on real-world missions spanning spaceflight, aeronautics and scientific discovery. The roles will involve tackling complex, system-level challenges, collaborating across disciplines and contributing to projects from initial concept through to operational delivery.
The agency has also signalled a sense of urgency and exclusivity around the intake, with application windows expected to be limited.
Those selected will be tasked with advancing human spaceflight and expanding scientific understanding of the universe while helping maintain the United States’ leadership in space.
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