Jobs in Dahlgren, VA

United States Space Force

Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322

This U.S. Space Force role monitors and analyzes satellite positions and orbital debris to support military space awareness, requiring expertise in orbital mechanics and sensor data interpretation. The work involves operating command-and-control systems, performing precision calculations, and presenting findings to senior leadership.

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Commander, Navy Installations Command

Dahlgren, VA · $18 / hour

This role involves preparing and serving food in a cafeteria or institutional setting, managing food counters and steam tables, and handling associated kitchen duties. It suits someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and follow standardized food service procedures.

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Missile Defense Agency

Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322

This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.

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U.S. Pacific Fleet

Dahlgren, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This role leads technical strategy and concept development for naval surface warfare systems at a U.S. Navy research facility, analyzing defense capabilities and informing weapons system evolution. It suits someone with government or defense sector experience in integrated combat systems, air and missile defense, or surface warfare who can synthesize complex operational requirements into actionable strategic recommendations.

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Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command

Dahlgren, VA · $62,688 – $158,756

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United States Space Force

Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $46,610 – $111,087

This role supports U.S. Space Command's space domain awareness mission by operating sensors and maintaining satellite tracking data from a command center. It suits analysts comfortable with orbital mechanics, precision data work, and coordinating across military organizations to deliver warfighter intelligence.

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Missile Defense Agency

Dahlgren, VA · $91,870 – $158,322

This role leads a government security program managing classified information handling, compliance reviews, and incident investigations across a defense agency. It suits experienced security professionals who can direct teams and enforce national security policies at an enterprise scale.

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United States Space Force

Dahlgren, VA · $46,610 – $111,087

This federal role supports high-level leadership at a Space Force facility, managing complex administrative, program, and organizational initiatives with substantial independent authority. The position demands strong analytical and communication skills to navigate classified information, coordinate across technical teams, and optimize organizational resources in a national security context.

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