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 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 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) – 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

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

Legal and Contracts Assistant
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The Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) seeks an experienced Legal and Contracts Assistant to serve as a key legal support professional responsible for paralegal services, contract document management, compliance coordination, and administrative law functions. This multifaceted role combines legal expertise with operational efficiency to support VSA's mission of advancing Virginia's commercial space industry while ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparent governance.

Strategy Associate
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The Strategy Associate reports to the Senior Director of Strategy (SDS) to support the formulation and management of VCSFA’s enterprise strategy, vision and associated planning activities. The candidate shall have a strong grasp on short, mid, and long-term strategy, strategic and operational planning capabilities, and cross-functional competencies (e.g., finance, operations, legal, market positioning) as well as its effective and collaborative integration into VCSFA decision-making, mission execution, standards, processes, and policies.

Wallops Island, VA

Chief of Security
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The Chief of Security is responsible for all Virginia Spaceport Authority’s physical and technical security programs. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the security of all physical property, assets, and people (including employees, clients, contractors, and visitors) in collaboration with other department heads as appropriate. This position also oversees all coordination with government and intelligence community customers. The Chief of Security reports to the Spaceport General Manager and is the principal advisor to the CEO and to the Spaceport General Manager on all security matters.

Strategy Associate
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The Strategy Associate reports to the Senior Director of Strategy (SDS) to support the formulation and management of VCSFA’s enterprise strategy, vision and associated planning activities. The candidate shall have a strong grasp on short, mid, and long-term strategy, strategic and operational planning capabilities, and cross-functional competencies (e.g., finance, operations, legal, market positioning) as well as its effective and collaborative integration into VCSFA decision-making, mission execution, standards, processes, and policies.

Security Officer I - Part-Time
Part-Time
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Entry Level, Part-time position. Under direct supervision, this position is primarily responsible for enforcing/maintaining security policies and procedures relating to both personnel and property belonging to the Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) and the Mid -Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). This is a uniformed position.

O&M Engineer
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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.

Technician
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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.

Design Engineer
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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.