Take flight with Virginia Space

At the Virginia Spaceport Authority, we're focused on solving the challenges that guide our mission first, safety always approach to successfully supporting our clients. Whether it's preparing for a launch or working on our UAS runway, the Virginia Spaceport Authority offers challenging positions in a growing and cutting-edge environment.

Excellence is our standard

Job Openings

The Virginia Spaceport Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

You will be entitled to receive the following benefits beginning the first day of the month following your start date:

  • Medical Insurance - 100% of the cost for employee coverage paid by Authority; 50% for dependent coverage paid by Authority.
  • Dental Insurance - 100% of the cost for employee coverage paid by Authority; 50% for dependent coverage paid by Authority.
  • Vision Care Insurance - 100% of the cost for employee paid by the Authority.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (two times annual salary with $200,000.00 maximum coverage) - 100% of the cost for employee coverage paid by Authority; additional employee and dependent life insurance may be purchased at the employee’s expense.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% of the cost for employee coverage paid by the Authority.
  • After 90 days of employment, VCSFA will contribute to a retirement fund on your behalf every month. You can also choose to add your own contribution.
  • Holidays – 14-16 days; varies per year
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) – 120 hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a per pay period basis; PTO increases with the length of service
  • Education tuition reimbursement
  • CEU Credit reimbursement

Looking for a better fit?

We are always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our team. If you don’t see a current opening that fits your background, feel free to email your résumé for future consideration using the address below. human.resources@vaspace.org.

Norfolk, VA

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Wallops Island, VA

Deputy Director of Engineering and Technical Operations
Full-Time
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The Deputy Director of Eng & Tech Ops will support the Eng & Tech Ops Director in all activities as required to keep MARS facilities, Launch Pads, Airfield and support teams at an operationally ready state.

Launch with the Virginia Spaceport Authority

We're ready and equipped to handle a variety of launch services to ensure mission success for you and your team.