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Universities Space Research Association jobs
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a nonprofit of more than 100 universities, runs research institutes and programs for NASA and places its scientists and engineers at NASA centers. Its openings are at Marshall in Huntsville, Johnson in Houston and Glenn in Cleveland.
, SpaceJobs.Now lists 5 open jobs at Universities Space Research Association.
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Latest Universities Space Research Association openings
Read 9 Nov 2026, 12:10 UTCEngineer, Mechanical (opens the job details)
Mechanical · Huntsville, AL · 1mo agoDetails
$70,245–$105,420/yrEngineer/Scientist, Aerospace (opens the job details)
Flight Software · Huntsville, AL · 2mo agoDetails
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Scientist, Computer Sciences (opens the job details)
Science & Data · Cleveland, OH · 7mo agoDetails
$79,065–$90,000/yr
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- Open to non-US citizens: 1 open role whose posting states no citizenship or export-control limit
- Engineer, Mechanical$70,245–$105,420/yr
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Universities Space Research Association at a glance
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a nonprofit of more than 100 universities, runs research institutes and programs for NASA and places its scientists and engineers at NASA centers. Its openings are at Marshall in Huntsville, Johnson in Houston and Glenn in Cleveland.
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Universities Space Research Association's own sites: usra.edu.
What Universities Space Research Association pays
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What Universities Space Research Association pays, by occupation
| Occupation | Open jobs | Posted yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engineer | 1 | $87,832.50/yrtypically posts $70.2k–$105k |
The median of the distinct salaries each occupation's open jobs post (an hourly rate counted as 2,080 hours), before bonuses and equity; where they post ranges, the typical range is the median of their low ends and of their high ends.
What Universities Space Research Association looks for
The usual bar in each discipline Universities Space Research Association is staffing right now. A posting can ask for more or less (a clearance, a degree, years on hardware), so check the role itself before applying.
A science, engineering or data degree; geospatial and intelligence roles may need a clearance.
An engineering degree; test technicians often come from the military or a technical program.
A mechanical or aerospace engineering degree; CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA analysis for most roles.
A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background.
Universities Space Research Association's disciplines
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What does Universities Space Research Association pay?
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Does Universities Space Research Association hire non-US citizens?
1 open role whose posting states no citizenship or export-control limit today, of its 5 distinct open roles (20%; one role can be open in several places), read from its own job board.
Does Universities Space Research Association have remote jobs?
Not today: none of its 5 openings are fully remote, read from its own job board. The space industry's remote roles at every employer are on one list.
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