If you've ever wanted to work for NASA, here's your chance.

NASA is looking for a Planetary Protection Officer, and as the name suggests, the job basically entails protecting the planet, especially from any potential alien contamination.

If that wasn't cool enough, this job pays well, like really well. Whoever fills this position can expect a six figure salary, anywhere from $124,406 to $187,000 per year.

The job has been listed on US Government's official employment site, and people can send in their applications up till August 14. According to their website, they're looking for someone who will be 'concerned with the avoidance of organic-constituent and biological contamination in human and robotic space exploration.'

Initially, the job will be for three years, with the potential for another two. It also requires frequent travel across the country and drug testing and a financial disclosure agreement.

But since it's NASA, it's not that easy to bag the position. A lot of skills and qualifications are required, obviously, and here are the one's listed on the site :

1. Advanced knowledge of Planetary Protection, its requirements and mission categories. This includes demonstrated technical expertise to independently form technically sound judgments and evaluations in considerably complex situations.

2. Demonstrated experience planning, executing, or overseeing elements of space programs of national significance. These elements include but are not limited to developing requirements, performing technical assessments, and preparing recommendations to leadership.

3. Demonstrated skills in diplomacy that resulted in win-win solutions during extremely difficult and complex multilateral discussions. This includes building coalitions amongst organizations to achieve common goals.

If you have a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics, or a combination of education and experience, go on and apply!

It appears the offer has got some people excited:

I found my future job: planetary protection officer. #hellonasa

@NASA I hope the person you hire for Planetary Protection Officer is given the Captain rank and has the last name of Planet.

Applying to be a planetary protection officer to protect us against life forces beyond us

And, the biggest selling point is you'll probably be the first one to know about aliens, and if that isn't an incentive, then nothing is.