About the Event

Join representatives from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) on April 28, 2026, to explore premier internship and job opportunities. They are actively seeking UVA students to help engineer, acquire, and launch the next generation of space capabilities. 1st through 4th years and graduate students are all welcome to attend this information and recruiting session.

Schedule

Employer In-Residence Drop-Ins with Space Force

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Location: 2nd Floor of Clemons Library

Register for Employer Drop-Ins

US Space Force Networking and Career Opportunities

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Location: Great Hall Room, Garrett Hall

Register for Networking Session

US Space Force Information Session

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Room 177, Newcomb Hall

Register for Information Session

About the US Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of the Armed Forces, established to protect U.S. and allied interests in space. Within the USSF, Space Systems Command (SSC) is the premier space acquisition and development field command. Its mission is to discover, develop, acquire, equip, and sustain lethal and resilient space capabilities for the warfighter. They do not just operate in space; they build the infrastructure that makes space operations possible. From developing cutting-edge satellites and securing space domain awareness to managing launch operations and fortifying cyber defenses, SSC is at the forefront of national security space technology.

Unique Opportunities

A job or internship with SSC is not your standard corporate experience. You will be working on projects that directly impact national security and the future of space exploration. Available opportunities span a range of mission-critical and technical functions:

• Aerospace and systems engineering
• Cybersecurity and network operations
• Intelligence analysis & space domain awareness
• Test and evaluation analysis
• Modeling, simulation and wargaming
• Data science and operations research
• Acquisition and program management

Why Meet with the US Space Force?

Direct Impact: Contribute to real-world missions that protect global communications and national security.

Career Pathways: Internships often serve as a direct pipeline to full-time civilian employment or military commissioning upon graduation.

How to Prepare

Please bring a copy of your current resume and be prepared to discuss your background, leadership experience, and interest in the space domain.