NASA recruiting new mission flight directors

NASA's looking to hire its next group of flight directors, who've got the job of running human spaceflight missions from mission control in Houston. You need to be a U.S. citizen with a relevant science or engineering degree and solid high-stress decision-making experience. These leaders will oversee everything from International Space Station operations to upcoming Artemis lunar missions and, eventually, crewed trips to Mars. Applications close October 12; NASA aims to pick finalists by year-end.

• Applications open until October 12
• You need a STEM bachelor’s and U.S. citizenship
• Flight directors lead critical decision-making in real time
• Roles include overseeing Artemis lunar and future Mars missions
• Selections should be announced by year end