Astronomy jobs in virginia

ALMA2040 Project Director

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: ALMA2040 Project Director Location: NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 236 Job Family: Astronomy Pay Type: Salary Required Education: SCI Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonpr

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USD 114,000.00 - 138,000.00 per year

Systems Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Systems Engineer Location: NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 261 Job Family: Systems Engineer Pay Type: Salary Required Education: PPM Position Description Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes

Full-time

USD 120,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

FPGA System Architect - Electronics Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: FPGA System Architect - Electronics Engineer Location: NRAO Central Development Lab, 1180 Boxwood Estate Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 209 Job Family: Electronics Engineer Pay Type: Salary Required Education: ENG Position Description: The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Univ

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USD 114,000.00 - 162,000.00 per year

ngVLA - Scientist (Open Rank)

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: ngVLA - Scientist (Open Rank) Location: 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 273 Job Family: Astronomy Pay Type: Salary Required Education: SCI Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the

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USD 85,000.00 - 138,000.00 per year

ngVLA - Postdoctoral Fellow

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: ngVLA - Postdoctoral Fellow Location: 5651 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 270 Job Family: Post-Doc Researcher Pay Type: Salary Required Education: SCI Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the stud

Full-time

USD 67,500.00 - 67,500.00 per year

Systems Engineer II-III

Charlottesville, Virginia

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Systems Engineer II- Location: NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number: 231 Job Family: Systems Engineer Pay Type: Salary Required Education: PPM Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telesc

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USD 87,390.00 - 120,837.00 per year

EO/IR Remote Sensing Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Remote or Chantilly, Virginia

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers,

Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 249,600.00 per year

AI/ML Remote Sensing Scientist

Remote or Chantilly, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 249,600.00 per year

Systems Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Position Description Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, and the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA). NRAO is currently also de

Full-time

USD 120,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

Electro Optical Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 110,400.00 - 193,000.00 per year

Data Engineer

McLean, Virginia

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Data Engineer Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services Employment Type: Full Time Location: McLean, VA Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year Description REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in McLean, VA CONTINGENT We are seeking a Data Engineer who thrives in a mission-driven, environment. This role is ideal for someone who can transform complex, disparate data into reliable, scalable pipelines that power analytics, automation, and decision-ma

Full-time

USD 130,000.00 - 260,000.00 per year

Space Domain Awareness Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 249,600.00 per year

Embedded Software FPGA Design Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use b

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USD 114,000.00 per year

Space Domain Awareness Modeling & Analysis Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 249,600.00 per year

Systems Engineer II-III

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, and the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA). These telescopes are amo

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FPGA System Architect - Electronics Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Position Description: The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the internation

Full-time

USD 114,000.00 per year

Microassembly Technician - Technical Specialist

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 33.66 - 43.62 per hour

Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Multi-Phenomenology)

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job ID: 2614449 Location: Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-07-10 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support c

Full-time

USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Astronomy jobs in Virginia, USA