Texas is one of America's most dynamic aerospace states, anchored by NASA's Johnson Space Center, SpaceX's Starbase launch facility, and a powerhouse defense manufacturing corridor spanning San Antonio to Fort Worth. With Lockheed, Bell, and Raytheon all headquartered here, Texas aerospace careers are built to last.
From NASA mission control to next-generation space launch, Texas hosts a full-spectrum aerospace and defense ecosystem across the entire state.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth facility is the largest defense aircraft plant in the world, producing the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. Over 16,000 workers build more than 150 F-35s per year at the massive Texas campus.
SpaceX Starbase
SpaceX's Starbase facility near Brownsville is the world's first private orbital launch complex, where the Starship rocket is built and test launched, creating a fast-growing base of aerospace manufacturing and technician jobs.
NASA Johnson Space Center
NASA's Johnson Space Center is the home of human spaceflight, managing International Space Station operations and the Artemis lunar program, and employing thousands of engineers, technicians, and mission specialists.
