This job opening at NASA offers a six-figure salary for defending Earth from aliens

That there are jobs which involve protecting Earth from aliens is something you may have seen only in movies until now. However, NASA or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is in search of a candidate who can defend earth and protect other objects in the space.

The job opening, which is called 'Planetary Protection Officer', would entail duties like protecting planet Earth from alien contamination, and also prevent contamination of alien worlds and objects in the space.

The full-time job offers a six figure salary of $124,406 to $187,000 per year.

According to a report in Business Insider, there are only two such full-time roles in the world: One at NASA and the other at the European Space Agency. The job was created after the US signed and ratified the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.

The job, which is posted on USAJobs.gov, states several responsibilities of Planetary Protection Officer (PPO). "The role is concerned with the avoidance of organic-constituent and biological contamination in human and robotic space exploration," reads the job opening.

"The Planetary Protection Officer (PPO) is responsible for the leadership of NASA's planetary protection capability, maintenance of planetary protection policies, and oversight of their implementation by NASAs space flight missions," it adds.

The job also involves travel to international space stations and overseeing extraterrestrial missions by robots. The officer will help ensure that humans don't accidentally contaminate the outer space where a robot is landing.

Candidates must possess broad engineering expertise at least 1-year of which is in positions at or comparable to the GS-15 level. Must be a recognized subject matter expert possess advanced knowledge of Planetary Protection, its requirements and mission categories, reads the job listing.

A job requires a advanced degree in physical science, engineering, mathematics or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

Since, space exploration involves multiple nations. An ideal candidate should demonstrated skills in diplomacy that result in win-win solutions during extremely difficult and complex multilateral discussions. This includes building coalitions amongst organizations to achieve common goals.

Job aspirants should have demonstrated experience planning, executing, or overseeing elements of space programs of national significance.

The job application is open until August 14. Since, the job has a 'secret' security clearance, only US citizens can apply. A one-year probationary period may be required