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

Safety Specialist
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Under minimal supervision, the Safety Specialist III supports safety, quality and environmental program requirements across all company operations, provides for the health and safety of all Spaceport employees and visitors to the Spaceport facilities, and ensures compliance with all federal and state occupational safety and health requirements. This role is responsible for driving regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and advancing internal and customer driven safety culture through proactive engagement, assessment, and incident management.

Logistics Specialist I
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The Logistics Support Specialist I will control the efficient flow of goods, services and information between the points of origin through scheduling and coordination of support for, inventory control, ordering materials/supplies/repair parts from vendors, shipping and receiving, tracking of maintenance/alteration/repair actions in the organizations tracking systems, and technical administrative support to the MARS Logistics Director. The Specialist I will assist with delivering assets to support work activities across functional areas.

Electrical Engineer III
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The Virginia Spaceport Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer III to support the development, modification, and maintenance of mission-critical electrical power systems for space launch operations. This role is essential to the safe and reliable delivery of power to critical ground support infrastructure including cryogenic and fluid systems, associated pumps, tanks, and piping networks at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS).

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.