24/7 Satellite Ground Station & Network Operator

SSC Space; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

SSC Space is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Network Operator to monitor its global ground stations and support mission-critical satellite operations in a 24/7 environment. The role focuses on TT&C, data recovery, and coordinating with engineering and customer teams.

You will work in a shift-based schedule, ensuring service reliability, incident response, and accurate documentation while upholding SSC’s core values of collaboration and customer focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• 2+ years in technical operations or similar environment.
• Willingness to learn satellite operations and monitoring tools.
• Able to follow procedures in a mission-critical setting.
• Basic networking understanding and Windows familiarity.
• Strong communication in English and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 monitoring and control of SSC Connect ground stations.
• Execute TT&C and payload data recovery operations.
• Support LEOP activities and data delivery to customers.
• Monitor network and ground station services and respond to alarms.
• Coordinate incident resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• Document incidents and maintain logs and procedures.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

English communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Shift work

Windows OS

Monitoring tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

SSC Space is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Network Operator to monitor its global ground stations and support mission-critical satellite operations in a 24/7 environment. The role focuses on TT&C, data recovery, and coordinating with engineering and customer teams.

You will work in a shift-based schedule, ensuring service reliability, incident response, and accurate documentation while upholding SSC’s core values of collaboration and customer focus.