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5S0X1 Space Systems Operator

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Overview

Space Systems Operators carry out missile detection and satellite tracking duties. Their space systems work covers both detecting missiles and tracking satellites.

Minimum clearance: Top Secret

Skill levels: 5S011 helper · 5S031 apprentice · 5S051 journeyman · 5S071 craftsman

Core Skills

  • Satellite identification and orbital parameter maintenance
  • Missile launch detection and tracking
  • Satellite launch and on-orbit operations
  • Space capabilities operational testing and evaluation

Civilian Career Paths

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Satellite Operations Controller

Military satellite launch and on-orbit operations experience aligns directly with civilian real-time satellite support.

How to prepare: Prepare a resume section documenting your satellite launch and on-orbit operations training and experience. The cited Peraton opening at Schriever Garrison requires a high school diploma/GED, five years of related satellite-operations experience, U.S. citizenship, active TS/SCI with a polygraph, and availability for shift work.

What the civilian work involves
  • Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations.
  • Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools.
  • Determination of any anomalous condition and providing corrective actions as required.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • custom software tools
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. U.S. Space Force: Space Systems Operator

    [1] Overview and Career duties; page rechecked 2026-09-23 and duties unchanged

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    Supports: Satellite identification and orbital parameter maintenance, Missile launch detection and tracking, Satellite launch and on-orbit operations, Space capabilities operational testing and evaluation, Satellite Operations Controller

  2. Peraton: Satellite Operations Controller (Active TS/SCI/Poly), Schriever Garrison, Colorado (FROST program)

    [2] About The Role, Satellite Operations Controller responsibilities, and Required Experience; requisition 2026-169840, posting rechecked 2026-09-23

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    Supports: Satellite Operations Controller

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