APRIL 13, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command is expanding its civilian workforce with a hiring surge of more than 400 positions across the country, supporting its role as the service’s field command for accessions, training, testing, wargaming and education.
“STARCOM exists to forge the world’s most combat-credible space force and that mission depends on the strength of our total workforce,” said Maj. Gen. James E. Smith, STARCOM commander. “These new teammates will be vital to helping us expand the pipelines. We’re looking for talented civilians who are ready to join us in developing Guardians and validating systems that will secure our nation’s interests in, from and to space.”
Headquartered at Patrick Space Force Base, STARCOM ensures every Guardian is trained and prepared to operate in an increasingly contested space domain. Civilians make up about a third of the Space Force’s personnel, alongside a third being officers and a third of the force being enlisted Guardians…