A diploma, a GED or an associate's is the least the posting asks
Space Jobs Without a Degree
903 no-degree jobs are open today, at 75 employers in 17 US states and abroad. Read every night from the job boards of the employers and agencies that post them, each with its full posting and the pay it states; the most come from SpaceX (218), Blue Origin (83) and Northrop Grumman (67).
Newest no-degree space jobs
Every kind of work, the most recently posted first.
- NDT Technician II“High school diploma”
- Aerospace Engineer Intern - Spring/Summer 2027“High school diploma or equivalent”
- Buyer II“Associate's degree required and 3-5 years of relevant experience.”
- Electronics Technician (NEAT/D-Site)“An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology, or an equivalent vocational trades program, plus 2 to 4 years of related experience.”
- Instrumentation and Controls Technician“Journey level certificate in Instrumentation and Controls; or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology”
- Journeyman Electrician - Wind Tunnel Drives“Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or graduate from a Vocational Trade School program in Electrical Technology.”
- Jr. Electrical Engineering Technician“High School graduate, GED or equivalent”
- Mechanic Welder“Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must pass a physical examination as determined by the WSTF physical examinations requirements for the job ...”
- Mechanical Engineer Intern - Spring/Summer 2027“High school diploma or equivalent”
- Research Facility Electrician (NEAT/D-Site)“Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or graduate from a Vocational Trade School program in Electrical Technology.”
- Safety & Training Specialist“Experience: An Associate degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering Studies, Environmental Science, or other Technical related fields and/or, professional safety related certifications, and/ or equivalent safety ...”
- Avionics Technician“Associate's degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, or a related technical field.”
- Electromechanical Technician“High School diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of related industry in an engineering laboratory environment supporting aerospace, industrial, robotics, or related electromechanical systems”
- Project Coordinator“Associate degree from an accredited college or university, 0 to 5 years of experience”
- Receiving Inspection Quality Technician“High School diploma or GED, plus fifteen (15) years of inspection experience”
- Receiving Inspection Quality Technician III“High School diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of inspection experience”
- Junior Orbital Analyst“Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience”$90,000–$130,000/yr
- Supervisor, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”
- Hardware Reliability Technician (Starlink)“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”
- Hardware Reliability Specialist (Starlink)“Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science-relate discipline OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in hands-on engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or quality ...”
- CNC Programmer (2nd Shift)“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”$45–$60/hr
- Precision Inspector (2nd Shift)“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”$35–$45/hr
- Aerospace Production Technician (CNC) - Friday-Sunday 6am-6:30pm“High School/GED”
- Precision Measurement Support 2“High School/GED”
- Senior Logistics Support“Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of related experience, or High-school Diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a completed degree”$66,000–$106,000/yr
- Talent Sourcer - Temporary“Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree”
- Production Coordinator“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”$22.00–$24.50/hr
- Internal Fleet Driver“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”$22.00–$27.00/hr
- Inventory Specialist“High school diploma or equivalency certificate”$22.00–$25.25/hr
- Shipping Specialist (Logistics HT) - 1st Shift“High school diploma or equivalency certificate.”$22.00–$25.00/hr
Selected agencies hiring now
AeroteamsEngineering and technical staffing agency
Aviation staffing firm in Greensboro, North Carolina, placing A&P mechanics, inspectors, sheet metal, paint and fuel tank technicians on contract with aircraft maintenance and modification teams nationwide.
Places: Technicians, Quality
Sterling EngineeringEngineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm for manufacturers, aerospace suppliers among them.
Places: Mechanical, Technicians, Quality
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No degree by kind of job
Each kind's open no-degree jobs and the median hourly pay of the ones that state it (the middle of each posted range).
- Manufacturing & Technicians463 jobs, median $37/hr
- Supply Chain & Facilities151 jobs, median $23.97/hr
- Quality & Mission Assurance78 jobs, median $34/hr
- Programs & Business62 jobs, median $30.53/hr
- Ground Software & IT43 jobs, median $32/hr
- Launch & Mission Operations31 jobs, median $38.30/hr
- Systems, Integration & Test26 jobs, median $42/hr
- Mechanical, Structures & Thermal25 jobs, median $41.27/hr
Fewer no-degree jobs, no page of their own yet
- Avionics & Electrical8 jobs
- Science, Imaging & Earth Data3 jobs
- Flight Software & GNC1 job
Space Jobs Without a Degree by state
Every state with no-degree jobs open today. Each page lists them by kind of job.
Employers with the most no-degree jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Can you work in the space industry without a degree?
Yes: rockets and spacecraft are built by technicians, machinists, welders, assemblers, inspectors and test operators, and many of those roles ask for a diploma or an associate's degree plus hands-on skill. The roles here name a diploma, a GED or an associate's as the least they accept.
Which roles need no degree?
Mostly manufacturing, integration and test, launch and facilities work, and some supply chain and IT support roles. Many count a trade school, military training or years of experience in place of a degree.
What do no-degree space jobs pay?
The no-degree jobs open today that state an hourly rate post a median of $37 an hour for technicians, $23.97 an hour for supply chain, $34 an hour for quality, $30.53 an hour for programs & business and $32 an hour for software & IT (the middle of each posted range). Technician and trade roles are often paid by the hour with overtime.
Which employers have the most no-degree jobs?
Of the jobs open today, the most are at SpaceX (218), Blue Origin (83), Northrop Grumman (67), AST SpaceMobile (51) and Amentum (34).