Space Training and Readiness Command is looking for new civilian workers to join the Space Force. Military branch will add over 400 civilian jobs across the country. These new roles will help the service train personnel and test new systems. The command wants to build a very strong space military force.
A Growing Need for Top Talent
Space Force is expanding its ranks, and service wants top civilian talent. Maj. Gen. James E. Smith leads the command. The command needs talented civilians to develop new Guardians.
These workers will also validate important space systems. This work protects national interests in outer space. Civilians currently make up about one third of the total force. Officers make up another third of the personnel.
Enlisted Guardians complete the final third of the service. The service has about 14,000 active-duty troops. It employs roughly 4,000 civilian workers today.
A recent Pentagon budget cut reduced the civilian workforce by 14 percent. The new hiring push will reverse this recent decline. The command wants to double its overall size eventually.
Leaders strongly support this necessary growth. They must handle global security threats.
High-Tech Jobs Across the Nation
The new jobs cover many different geographic locations. Many workers will go to Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado will get new staff. Vandenberg Space Force Base in California has many openings.
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland will also host new workers. Other smaller geographic units need civilian support too. The available positions require highly specialized technical skills.
These experts will shape the future of military space operations. Cybersecurity professionals will defend crucial satellite networks. Data scientists will analyze massive amounts of space information.
Upgraded Facilities in Florida
The command is moving its main headquarters to Florida. Workers are leaving the temporary base in Colorado. The temporary base was located at Peterson Space Force Base.
The command opened a new headquarters annex at Patrick Space Force Base. This ribbon-cutting event happened in March 2026. This new facility cost $28 million to construct.
It provides modern workspace for over 210 people. The building has extra room for the new civilian hires. The military branch faces new threats, so it needs more staff.
Hundreds of workers will move to the Sunshine State soon. The complete relocation to Florida will finish by the year 2027. This move aligns with the massive expansion on the Space Coast.
Upcoming Career Fairs and Recruitment
The command will host several career events very soon. The first major event happens on April 21. It takes place at The Tides Club at Patrick Space Force Base.
The event runs from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. Job seekers can meet direct hiring managers there. They can learn about all open positions at the base.
The hiring officials want to conduct immediate interviews. Attendees should bring their updated resumes to the club. Candidates can match their specific skills to the mission.
More career fairs will happen during the month of May. Colorado Springs will host one recruitment event. Vandenberg Space Force Base will host another one.
Applicants can also view current openings online. The command listed all details on its official careers web page. Interested people can email the hiring team directly for details. The service offers great benefits to civilian employees.
