Auria to open $1.8 million Reston headquarters in early 2027

Auria will open its East Coast headquarters in Fairfax County in early 2027. The Colorado Springs-based aerospace defense company plans to invest $1.8 million in the new facility, which is located in Reston.

CEO Damian DiPippa stated that the company needed a headquarters in a high-tech area near Washington, D.C. He identified Reston as the ideal location due to its proximity to the Metro and its technology community. DiPippa noted that the site provides easy access to decision makers at Capitol Hill and the Pentagon.

The company already maintains a development facility in Warrenton, Virginia. That site serves commercial and military space clients. DiPippa said the expansion reflects the company's growth as it bids on additional work through 2027. He described Auria as a technology disruptor and a mid-sized agile company.

DiPippa is actively hiring for the new location. The company employs approximately 500 people currently. It seeks experts in software development, artificial intelligence, orbital operations, radio frequency communications, and digital ground infrastructure. The goal for the Reston site is to create at least 78 new jobs, with the potential for more.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the partnership. She said her administration looks forward to the company creating dozens of new jobs and advancing technologies that support national security.