U.S. Space Force Officer Careers

Line Corps

Astronautical Engineer

  • Plans, organizes, and implements systems engineering processes, conducts and manages design studies, coordinates engineering and technical activities, analyzes and improves technical policies and procedures, and incorporates new technologies and subsystems
  • Serve in Space Operations Centers, Research and Development Facilities, and Headquarters Units

Aeronautical Engineer

  • Plans, organize, and implement systems engineering processes, conduct and manage design studies, coordinate engineering activities, analyze and improve policies and services, and incorporate new technologies and subsystems.
  • Serve in Space Operations Centers, Research and Development Facilities, and Test and Evaluation Centers

Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer

  • Conducts cyber warfare and network operations, protecting and exploiting space-related information systems.
  • Serves at cyber operations centers, headquarters units, and strategic commands.

Human Factors Engineer/Human Systems Integration Officer

  • Human Factors Engineer: Focuses on optimizing the interaction between humans and systems to improve performance, safety, and usability. This role involves designing equipment, interfaces, and work environments that accommodate human capabilities and limitations.
  • Human Systems Integration Officer: Integrates human considerations into the design and acquisition of systems, ensuring that human performance is maximized and risks are minimized. This includes ergonomics, cognitive engineering, and user-centered design.
  • Serves in Space Operations Centers, Research and Development Facilities, and Headquarters Units

Intelligence Officer

  • Provides intelligence support to space operations, including threat analysis and information gathering.
  • Serves in intelligence units, headquarters, and space command centers.

Mechanical Engineer Officer

  • Develops and manages space systems and technology, ensuring operational capability.
  • Serves in engineering units, space development centers, and headquarters.

Electrical/Electronic Engineer

  • Plans, organizes, and implements systems engineering processes, conducts and manages design studies, coordinates technical activities, continuously analyzes and improves policies and services, and incorporates new technologies and subsystems
  • Serve in Space Operations Centers, Research and Development Facilities, and Satellite Control Facilities

Computer Systems Engineer

  • Plans, organizes, and implements systems engineering processes, conducts and manages design studies, coordinates engineering activities, continuously analyzes and improves policies and services, and incorporates new technologies and subsystems.
  • Serve in Space Operations Centers, Research and Development Facilities, and Cyber Operations Centers

Acquisition Manager

  • Oversees procurement and contracting for space systems and technology.
  • Serves at procurement offices, space command units, and acquisition centers.

Space Operations Officer

  • Formulates space operations policies, establishes training requirements and performance standards, coordinates space operations activities, plans and directs space operations programs, and provides guidance on the use and care of sensitive materials
  • Serve in Space Operations Centers, Space Launch Facilities, and Headquarters Units

Staff Corps

Medical Corps Officer (Air Force)

  • Provides medical care, manages medical units, and oversees health services for Space Force personnel.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and space command units.

Dental Corps Officer (Air Force)

  • Delivers dental care and manages dental units, ensuring dental readiness and oral health.
  • Serves in dental clinics, space command units, and deployment support roles.

Nurse Corps Officer (Air Force)

  • Provides nursing care, manages nursing units, and oversees patient care services.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and space command units.

Medical Service Corps Officer (Air Force)

  • Manages healthcare administration, logistics, and support services for medical operations.
  • Serves in medical logistics units, space command units, and headquarters support roles.

Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer (Air Force)

  • Provides legal services, including military justice, operational law, and legal assistance to Space Force personnel.
  • Serves in legal offices, space command units, and operational theaters.

Chaplain Corps Officer (Air Force) 

  • Provides religious support, counseling, and moral guidance to Space Force personnel.
  • Serves in chapels, units, and space command centers.

Logistics Readiness Officer (Air Force)

  • Manages logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring material support for Space Force missions.
  • Serves in logistics units, space command units, and operational commands.