Air Force · 1C6X1

Space Systems Operations: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Air Force 1C6X1 Space Systems Operations experience builds transferable skills in satellite operations, rf & radar systems, operations center, radio & satellite communications, and data analysis. CivLaunch currently matches 3 open civilian jobs to this AFSC, including Satellite Mission Engineer (Satellite Systems Crew Chief) at Lockheed Martin, RF Spectrum Engineer at Leidos, and Satellite Operator at Astranis.

About the 1C6X1 AFSC

Operates space systems to protect national interests. Tracks satellites with optical and radar sensors, protects friendly and disrupts adversary satellite communications, detects and tracks missile launches, and plans and executes satellite contacts, commanding, and emergency response.

Transferable skills

  • Satellite Operations
  • RF & Radar Systems
  • Operations Center
  • Radio & Satellite Communications
  • Data Analysis

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3 jobs match 1C6X1 Space Systems Operations

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  1. Satellite Mission Engineer (Satellite Systems Crew Chief)

    Lockheed Martin · Longmont, CO

    Good Match
    • $79,300–$147,300 a year
    • Technical Services
    • Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance

    Satellite systems crew chief for Lockheed Martin in Longmont, Colorado, on the Next Gen OPIR infrared satellite program from launch through early orbit testing. Monitors spacecraft health and telemetry, sends satellite commands, works alarms and anomalies, configures ground systems, and leads crew changeover briefings on rotating shifts. Requires prior on-console satellite operations experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to satellite operations, operations center, and radio & satellite communications.

    Shares 4 of your 5 skills:

    • Satellite Operations
    • Operations Center
    • Radio & Satellite Communications
    • Data Analysis
    View Job On the Lockheed Martin careers site · Added Oct 4
  2. RF Spectrum Engineer

    Leidos · Washington, DC

    Potential Match
    • $69,550–$125,725 a year
    • Engineering
    • Hybrid
    • Secret clearance
    • Entry level

    Junior spectrum engineer for Leidos supporting the FAA in Washington, DC, three days on site and two remote. Analyzes how counter-drone detection and jamming systems could interfere with aviation radios, navigation and radar, models signal propagation, drafts temporary frequency authorizations and writes technical reports. Requires a Secret clearance, an electrical engineering degree and a year of spectrum or RF work.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to rf & radar systems, radio & satellite communications, and data analysis.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • RF & Radar Systems
    • Radio & Satellite Communications
    • Data Analysis
    • Bachelor's degree required
    View Job On the Leidos careers site · Added Oct 27
  3. Satellite Operator

    Astranis · San Francisco, CA

    Potential Match
    • $44–$49 an hour
    • Technical Services

    Mission operator at Astranis in San Francisco, California, flying communications satellites by writing and running standard operating procedures with mission, hardware and software engineers. Direct satellite experience is not required; pay is $44 to $49 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to satellite operations, operations center, and data analysis.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Satellite Operations
    • Operations Center
    • Data Analysis
    View Job On the Astranis careers site · Added Nov 6