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.
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 on your first day of employment.
- 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 and dependent coverage 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 the equivalent of 11% of your salary monthly to our retirement fund. You can also choose to contribute additionally to your retirement fund.
- Holidays – 14-16 days; varies per year
- Personal Time Off (PTO) – 27 days 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
Norfolk, VA
Wallops Island, VA
The Virginia Spaceport Authority is looking for a MARS Deputy Chief Engineer based in Wallops Island, VA. As the MARS Deputy Chief Engineer you will demonstrate knowledge and experience across a broad range of disciplines including systems engineering, systems analysis, launch pad certification, configuration management, and regulatory compliance. You will work with the MARS Chief Engineer and Chief Technical Officer to ensure launch pads are built to comply with codes and standards and oversee the configuration management process.
Virginia Spaceport Authority is seeking skilled and motivated O&M Engineers to support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). O&M Engineers support primary disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC and Facility Maintenance across all Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport facilities, Launch Pads, and Airfield in order to maintain an operationally ready state.
Virginia Spaceport Authority is seeking skilled and motivated technicians at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). Applicants with mechanical, electrical or HVAC experience are encouraged to apply. Aerospace or experience with fluid systems and industrial piping applications is a plus. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive pay and benefits.
Virginia Spaceport Authority is seeking skilled and motivated Design Engineers to support the development, modification, and maintenance of cryogenic and fluid systems, including associated pumps, tanks, and piping networks at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). This role is essential to the safe and efficient delivery of propellants, inert gases, and other mission-critical fluids throughout our ground support infrastructure.
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.