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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Survey names this Oklahoma weather career as one of the 'coolest' jobs in the US: See list
The Norman National Weather Service station has been pivotal in American weather history, and a new study shows that it's home to the 'coolest career' in the state and possibly the country. A survey conducted by named a NOAA meteorologist at the NWS as the coolest job to have statewide, at least to the 3,002 respondents. While detecting storms and thunder is at the top of the list, another type of Thunder study is in second place. is an all-in-one platform for career guidance and success that helps users find jobs they 'envy most' by looking through a list of jobs throughout the country and asking them to name the coolest careers in each area and the country. 'These roles aren't just jobs—they're the kind of careers that spark imagination and shape industries,' says Amanda Augustine, career expert at 'From spaceflight to chocolate science, this list shows how passion, science, and the right employer can create opportunities that truly excite people.' Here's what else the survey found about Oklahoma jobs. The survey found that working at the NOAA's storm lab in Norman is one of the coolest jobs in the state and the ninth coolest in the country. Some factors included mention deploying radar trucks, launching balloons and improving models that save the lives of others. Related: The employees at the NOAA have continued work despite the DOGE cuts looming. 'It's science under pressure, with real-world, real-time consequences. For weather geeks who love drama in the skies, this job offers thrills, impact, and tales that wow at every dinner party,' the organization wrote. It was also noted that the average salary for the job sits between $85,000 and $95,000. While the survey pointed to NOAA for the thunder in the sky, being a data scientist for the OKC Thunder is the second coolest job in the state and the top 30 for the nation. Data scientists with the Thunder are a part of the team's Human and Player Performance department. The Thunder's data scientists crunch the numbers, build predictive models and provide coaches with stats that can inform better play strategies for upcoming games. At their core, the job mixes basketball strategy with math as employees take their work from the desk to the court. The Boeing system engineers who design military and commercial jets are coming in third. Their job includes juggling air travel science with safety standards enforced by the FAA, making for 'complex, collaborative work.' 'For engineers who love flight tech, this job offers altitude without leaving the ground and the satisfaction of helping planes fly smarter and safer,' the survey writes. compares each of the top three from each state to each other and ranks them based on how cool they are. This year, the top 10 coolest careers according to are: Animator for Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California Paleontologist for the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois Research Scientist for The Hershey Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania Wildlife Biologist for Yellowstone National Park in Yellowstone, Wyoming Marine Biologist for the NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawaii Designer for in Freeport, Maine Principal Designer for Hasbro in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Product Development for Ben & Jerry's in Waterbury, Vermont Meteorologist for the NOAA in Norman, Oklahoma Flight Director for Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas With this top 10, says that the coolness of science jobs has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, since 2020, they have seen science careers in all areas begin to grow substantially. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Survey names Oklahoma weather career in top 20 'coolest' jobs in the US
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
'Houston, we have a job:' This career at NASA voted in survey as 'coolest' in Texas
Houston, we have a ... job? A career at NASA commanding space exploration missions from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston was recently voted as the "coolest" job in all of Texas. That's according to a study conducted by which surveyed 3,002 job seekers asking them to name the coolest positions in every state in the U.S. "The results paint a vivid picture of ambition, adventure, and some seriously cool roles," according to a statement from the company, a platform that offers a range of job search and career advancement tools, including a resume-builder. Here's what to know about the role of a flight director, selected as the "coolest" job in Texas. compared a flight director at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to "a real-life sci-fi gig." According to the career services platform, flight directors can earn $110,00 to $160,000 a year guiding spaceflight missions and communicating with astronauts on the International Space Station from the iconic mission control. "You'll manage crises like spacewalk snafus, lead simulation drills, and brief top brass," according to the company. "It's high-pressure leadership with interstellar stakes – this is the job that makes 'Houston, we have a problem' your problem to solve." NASA has certified 108 flight directors throughout its 66-year history, the U.S. space agency said in an email to the USA TODAY Network. As of 2025, 30 active flight directors are employed with the Johnson Space Center. Those who hold the job title are responsible for leading teams in mission control that support astronauts at the International Space Station – of whom there are currently seven, including three Americans. That includes communicating with astronauts during spacewalks and working with them during day-to-day science experiments and station maintenance. Flight directors also help manage crewed spaceflights during and after launch, which most often takes place from NASA's Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida. That means they'll be integral for planning upcoming human missions around and to the moon under the agency's Artemis lunar program. Mike Lammers, deputy chief flight director at Johnson Space Center, said in a statement to the USA TODAY Network that his position "feels like a cool job with a different challenge every day." 'There's something unique about your phone ringing and the caller ID saying 'outer space' when a crewmember calls us to chat about life on orbit or something we can help with,' Lammers said. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: What's the 'coolest' job in Texas? Survey finds it's a job at NASA
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Career at NASA helping with launches, spaceflight voted in survey as 'coolest' in Florida
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... liftoff! A career at NASA helping to execute both crewed and uncrewed rocket launches from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida was recently voted as the "coolest" job in all of the state. That's according to a study conducted by which surveyed 3,002 job seekers asking them to name the coolest positions in every state in the U.S. "The results paint a vivid picture of ambition, adventure, and some seriously cool roles," according to a statement from the company, a platform that offers a range of job search and career advancement tools, including a resume-builder. Here's what to know about the role of a mission engineer, selected as the "coolest" job in Florida. Mission engineers can earn six-figure salaries overseeing rocket liftoffs at Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, where a constant cadence of launches keeps NASA busy every week, according to The career services platform described the job in its survey as "high-pressure work where precision matters-and one wrong call could scrub the countdown" for launches viewed around the world. "For engineers drawn to adrenaline, spaceflight, and real-time impact, this Florida gig offers front-row seats to history with fire and thunder," said. Turns out, mission engineer is not a specific title, but a descriptor that can apply to many different positions at Kennedy Space Center, a NASA spokeswoman said in an email to the USA TODAY Network. NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida employs about 2,100 federal civil servants, about 120 of whom are 'operations engineers," the agency said. Mission operators are responsible for anything from developing and planning spaceflight operations, to training astronauts selected for a crew. Those who may be considered mission engineers have more official titles like launch director – responsible, in part, for carrying out launch countdowns – or landing and recovering director, a position tasked with retrieving astronauts and their vehicles when they land back on Earth. "This career field encompasses a range of specialized engineers who enable successful launch and other operations for Earth's premier spaceport," according to a statement. It's not only NASA whose spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral, but also private vehicles developed by SpaceX, Elon Musk's commercial spaceflight company. In April 2025, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' "Amazon rocket launch" also took flight at Kennedy Space Center, contracting with United Launch Alliance to deliver the first 27 of more than 3,200 planned internet satellites into low-Earth orbit for its Project Kuiper mission. The U.S. space agency also contracts with SpaceX for its series of so-called Crew missions, which regularly sends astronauts to the International Space Station to conduct about six-months of science research at a time. The missions under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which use a SpaceX Dragon capsule atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launch from NASA's historic Launch Complex 39A. NASA employees with "operations engineer" in their job description are involved with planning and executing the Crew missions, as well as regular resupply missions to the space station. Operations engineers also play myriad roles in commencing and overseeing uncrewed scientific missions, such as the Europa Clipper that launched in October 2024 bound for a Jupiter moon. Coming up, they'll be crucial for planning the future human missions around and to the moon under the agency's Artemis lunar program, which will get off the ground in Florida. As the landing and recovering director for the Artemis II mission planned for 2026, Lili Villarreal is among NASA's employees who could be considered a missions operations engineer. Named to the position in 2023, Villarreal joined NASA in 2007 after beginning her career as a Boeing contractor. For the upcoming lunar mission, she'll lead a team that will recover four astronauts set to embark on a 10-day trip circumnavigating – but not landing on – the moon when they splashdown back on Earth in the Orion capsule. "I really wanted it because it's an exciting and rewarding job, but it also comes with significant responsibility," Villarreal said in a statement to the USA TODAY Network. "As the recovery director, you're not just responsible for the safety of the crew, you're also responsible for the safety of everybody who helps recover the crew." Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Florida Today: What's the 'coolest' job in Florida? Survey finds it's this NASA job
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Remote Workers: Top 12 Industries Hiring In 2025, Study Reveals
Despite the return-to-office (RTO) mandates, twelve industries are actively hiring remote workers ... More in 2025. Despite the return-to-work (RTO) mandates, many fully remote companies are hiring. And there are good reasons. Experts suggest that work-from-anywhere is going nowhere. Plus, research shows that remote workers are healthier and less stressed and that remote jobs are best for the company's bottom line. A recent study reveals the top 12 industries in the United States offering the most job opportunities for remote workers, based on an analysis of LinkedIn job postings. A total of 60% of remote workers report that their employers have demanded more office in the last two years. But remote work remains a key preference for the nation's employees. Working from home provides a quieter and less stressful environment, eliminates commuting costs and promotes a healthier work-life balance. A recent analysis by distilled the industries with the highest number of remote work opportunities from thousands of new job listings posted on LinkedIn in March, 2025, categorizing the listings by industry. analyzed data from over 6,000 U.S.-based remote job applications posted on LinkedIn from March 1st to March 31st. The data was structured and divided into categories by Industry. Job listings 'other' as an industry were removed. The analysis ranks the industries by the number of remote job applications across fields to determine the ones offering the most remote jobs. Here are the top 12 fields, ranked by the number of listings: 1. Technology (1,874 listings) 2. Sales & Marketing (1,485 listings) 3. Finance & Accounting (554 listings) 4. Management & Strategy (524 listings) 5. Healthcare (508 listings) 6. Education & Training (326 listings) 7. Customer Service & Support (166 listings) 8. Legal (162 listings) 9. Creative & Design (114 listings) 10. Manufacturing & Production (95 listings) 11. General Business (82 listings) 12. Science & Research (8 listings) Technology industries lead the pack with nearly 32% of all remote job postings. Sales & Marketing run a close second with 25% of job opportunities, followed by Finance & Accounting. The top five industries account for about 84% of the total remote job listings. The analysts at conclude that the data reveals a clear and significant trend: remote work is thriving in sectors that prioritize digital innovation. 'Industries such as Technology, Sales & Marketing and Finance are leading the charge in embracing flexible work arrangements, making them ideal for professionals seeking location-independent careers,' according to the report. "This emphasis on remote work is tied to the nature of the roles, which often involve tasks that can be completed online, supported by tools and technologies that enable seamless remote collaboration." They point out that, in contrast, industries with the fewest remote job opportunities like Manufacturing, General Business and Science & Research, typically require a physical presence in a facility. 'These sectors involve hands-on interaction with machinery, materials or lab equipment, which cannot be replicated in a remote setting. While some aspects of these industries may allow for limited remote work, their core functions are likely to remain tied to on-site operations for the foreseeable future.' In the last few years, remote workers have been throttled, and work from home jobs are becoming harder to find. Some quarters believe it's easier to ditch remote workers because management doesn't have a personal relationship with remote employees. The RTO trend has received a lot of press. Although many experts insist that fully remote work is here to stay in 2025, and industries are hiring remote workers, they also encourage job seekers to look for them. Research from Owl Labs shows that remote and hybrid employees are 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stay in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers have less stress, more focus and are more productive than when they toil in the office. Working from home leads to better work/life balance and is more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.
