Because it is the world-recognized focal point of Air Force flight testing. But there is much more. The location. The high quality of life. You will see and do things here, both personally and professionally, that can't be duplicated anywhere else.

The work.
This is where the world's legendary, critical, and most boldly emerging military aircraft technologies converge in one place. The world's first ever jet aircraft…breakthrough stealth technologies…inspiring near and far space flight systems…America's Space Shuttle…the unique Joint Strike Fighter …the emerging Airborne Laser…sensor-fusion and other advances the world has yet to see - all of these researched and developed here, and only here. This is the kind of engineering you can expect to embrace.

The life.
You know what they say about all work and no play. We offer plenty of opportunity to play here. Name something you like to do…ride horses, relax by the pool, workout in the gym, play tennis, racquetball or a pickup game of basketball. Maybe paintball is more your style, or simply being by yourself on a desert bike trail. You can learn to land sail, hike breathtaking mountains, get away to Los Angeles or Las Vegas, or maybe enjoy superior white powder skiing. The possibilities are endless.

More Food for Thought.
• We are located near Palmdale and Lancaster, California - ranked among the fastest growing cities in America
• Pure air, blue skies, the appeal of the high desert
• A self-sufficient city with all the infrastructure, administrative, technical, social, civic, schools, and other advantages that define a key center of work and recreation

The bottom line.
You will do more unique engineering here…and do more living here…than any other place you could choose.