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Space Operations experts are responsible for everything from detecting sea-launched ballistic missiles and tracking satellites to assisting in rocket launches and more.

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Space Systems Operator

You must be 17–39 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED.

Qualify

You apply through an Air Force recruiter via telephone, your local recruitment office or our website. Once you’re confirmed to meet all qualifications, you’ll work with the recruiter to be processed into testing.

Apply

The ASVAB assesses your capabilities in four critical areas: arithmetic reasoning, mathematics knowledge, word knowledge and paragraph comprehension. These determine your strengths and your ability to withstand the demands of service and aptitude for specific career areas.

Test

You’re assessed on moral and physical standards as set by the Space Force, federal law and the Department of Defense. Then you’re paired with a counselor to provide placement options based on your strengths, needs and qualifications.

Screen

You’ll be placed in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), where you’ll await selection and departure for Basic Military Training (BMT).

Train

Able to troubleshoot distributed antenna systems, splice lines, and more, these Guardians ensure all cable & wireless systems are installed and maintained.

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Cable and Antenna Systems

These specialists ensure that all computer hardware and software function correctly by installing programs, troubleshooting and repairing problems, and more.

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Client Systems

These Guardians write, analyze, design, and develop programs that are critical to our war-fighting capabilities.

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Computer Systems Programming

Those in this career field ensure cyberspace security through the protection of computer systems, information assurance, & more.

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Cyber Surety

Cyber Systems Operations specialists design, install and support our systems to ensure they operate properly and remain secure from outside intrusion.

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Cyber Systems Operations

These specialists keep our communications systems up and running through their expertise to repair a network hub, install fiber optics overseas, and more.

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Cyber Transport Systems

These Guardians are intelligence analysts who gather intel from a variety of sources to pull out what is meaningful for high-level decision makers.

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Fusion Analyst

These specialists use information systems to develop intelligence reports as well as assist and advise commanders on mission planning.

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Intelligence Analyst

These information technology professionals are responsible for the flow, distribution, life cycle, and disposal of communications and information.

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Knowledge Operations Management

Communications are a vital part of base operations, and RF Transmission Systems specialists ensure they are up at all times through satcoms and other systems.

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Radio Frequency Transmission Systems

These analysts extract, analyze and identify foreign communications that come from electromagnetic emissions and create intelligence reports.

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Signals Intelligence Analyst

Targeting Analysts perform a range of intelligence activities, including exploitation, development, and distribution of geospatial intelligence products.

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Targeting Analyst

Enlisted

You must be a U.S. citizen and have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. If you apply after enlistment, your unit commander’s recommendation is required.

Upon meeting basic requirements, you submit your application via your local recruiter or online.

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) assesses you on verbal, math and other specific skill sets. This test can only be taken twice, so ensure you prepare properly.

If you’re actively enlisted in the Air Force or Space Force, you must attain an AF Form 422 (confirming your prior testing and that you’re medically fit) along with an eligibility statement. All other enlisted members can apply through recruiters.

Your application is reviewed by the Officer Training School Selection Board to determine if and where you fit into the Space Force and then assigned to the next Basic Officer Training course. These are held biannually in February and August. For more information, contact your Local Line Officer.

These officers create and enhance cyber warfare capabilities and command crews to defend against threats and carry out offensive operations.

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Acquisition Manager

These officers oversee both offensive and defensive cyberspace operations through computerized, satellite, and airborne communications.

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Cyber Warfare Operations Officer

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Cyberspace Operations Officer

Guardians who carry out these engineering jobs have a range of specialties and ensure our technology never fails.

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Developmental Engineer

Intelligence analysts protect our information as well as collect data from external threats in order to secure national security.

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Intelligence Officer

These officers are responsible for creating space operations policies, planning & directing space operations programs, acquisition management, and more.

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Space Operations Officer

Officer

Cable & Antenna Systems - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Basic Military Training

Status Upon Completion

Technical Training

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Guardian in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Effective communication is vital to any mission’s success, so it’s essential we have the means to do so. It’s the job of Cable and Antenna Systems specialists to ensure that all cable and wireless systems are installed and maintained. From Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) to coaxial cable and antenna systems, these experts make sure that we maintain the ability to monitor a mission and communicate with our Guardians from anywhere in the world.

Client Systems - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Computers and technology continue to be an integral part of everything we do. Providing the Space Force with communications networking expertise, Client Systems specialists ensure that all of our computer hardware and software function correctly at all times. From installing necessary programs to troubleshooting and repairing any problems that arise, these experts play a critical role ensuring that we maintain the access and control of the technology necessary to complete all of our missions.

Computer Systems Programming - Careers - U.S. Space Force

The Space Force employs countless computers to accomplish each mission. But a computer is only as good as its software, which is where Computer Systems Programming specialists come in. These experts write, analyze, design and develop programs that are critical to our war-fighting capabilities. From maintenance tracking programs to programs that organize and display intelligence data, they ensure we have the software and programs needed to complete our missions efficiently and effectively.

Cyber Surety - Careers - U.S. Space Force

The continued advancement of computers and technology has drastically expanded our capabilities. However, these very same advancements have created vulnerability to our security as well. Responsible for preventing, detecting and repelling cyber attacks, Cyber Surety specialists ensure the security of computer networks and online communications. From programming to hardware, these experts keep our systems and our information safe.

Cyber Systems Operations - Careers - U.S. Space Force

The Space Force relies heavily on advanced computer and software systems, so it is paramount to keep those systems safe. It’s the job of Cyber Systems Operations specialists to design, install and support our systems to ensure they operate properly and remain secure from outside intrusion. These experts enhance our capabilities and provide us with the best and most secure systems so we can stay ahead of the curve in everything we do.

Cyber Transport Systems - Careers - U.S. Space Force

A vast, global communications network is one of the many things that makes us the most powerful space force on the planet. Making sure the underlying infrastructure of this network is operating properly is the responsibility of Cyber Transport Systems specialists. Whether it's repairing a network hub at a stateside base or installing fiber-optic cable at a forward installation overseas, these experts keep our communications systems up and running and play an integral role in our continuing success.

Fusion Analyst - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Intelligence is one of the best and most important weapons at our disposal. Responsible for acquiring and analyzing information, Fusion Analysts determine the value and implications of intelligence we receive from target network communications. Through research and assessment, these specialists gauge the impact of the information and distribute their findings to high-level decision-makers so we can take timely action to ensure the safety of Guardians and our country.

Intelligence Analyst - Careers - U.S. Space Force

In the defense of our country, it’s hard to imagine anything more important than information. A Space Force Intelligence Analyst has to be able to look at the world and read between the lines. They are responsible for discovering and analyzing raw data and then recognizing and assessing usable intelligence from a variety of sources. Cyber, networks and in-field. This enlisted position involves assisting and advising commanders on mission planning. This person has an understanding of geographic and cultural differences around the world and provides critical thinking to complete our missions in space.

Knowledge Operations Management - Careers - U.S. Space Force

The one tool more powerful than missiles is the information used to launch them. Responsible for the coordination and distribution of information and data, Knowledge Management specialists play a critical role in every department of the Space Force. From creating launch manuals to storing and disposing of high-level documents, these professionals manage the flow, distribution, life cycle and disposal of communications and information integral to our operations.

Radio Frequency Transmission Systems - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Communication is essential to our base operations and the effective pursuit of our missions. It’s the job of Radio Frequency Transmission Systems specialists to install and maintain our radio frequency communications. These experts must deploy, sustain, troubleshoot and repair the vast variety of communications devices—including antenna systems, tuners and transmission lines—to ensure our ability to communicate and our continued success.

Signals Intelligence Analyst - Careers - U.S. Space Force

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so does the way we have to gather and interpret information. Utilizing sophisticated equipment, Signals Intelligence Analysts extract, analyze and identify foreign activity and communication that come from electromagnetic emissions. These analysts relay their findings by producing combat, strategic and tactical intelligence reports and notify the appropriate commanders of unusual activity or critical situations so we can respond with the necessary speed, force and precision.

Space Systems Operator - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Operating the largest space program in the world takes the combined efforts and skills of thousands of Guardians. It’s the responsibility of a Space Systems Operator to do everything from detecting sea-launched ballistic missiles and tracking satellites to assisting in rocket launches and space flight operations. These highly trained experts must be able to stay calm under pressure and utilize an incredible amount of skill to effectively perform the multiple tasks vital to Space Force missions.

U.S. Space Force - Careers - Targeting Analyst

Clear vision is crucial—on land or in space. Our Targeting Analysts manage, supervise and develop targeting intelligence to analyze targets and defend against potential threats. They also build, plan and evaluate targeting solutions to achieve commander objectives and meet precise strike recommendations and battle damage assessments.

Acquisition Manager - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Officer Training School

How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Space Force path is here.

The safety and success of our Guardians depend upon having what they need when they need it. And it’s up to Acquisition Managers to develop the structures and train their staff to make it all happen. From implementing engineering to securing final shipping, they oversee all aspects of the process to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies get where they need to be anywhere in the world.

Cyber Warfare Operations Officer - Careers - U.S. Space Force

Today, space is critical to our modern way of life and our modern way of war. And cyber warfare within the space domain is a constant battle and 24/7 threat where situations can change in less than a nanosecond. A Cyber Warfare Operations Officer commands a crew and is in charge of cyberspace weapons systems. Combat communications, missile guidance systems, the nation’s power grid, rocket launches…all depend on cybersecurity in the battle space above our planet. Maintaining vigilance across all cyber channels and working with and advising commanders, this officer assesses intelligence information, plans and executes missions, and ensures his or her team and all equipment is mission-ready at all times.

Cyberspace Operations Officer - Careers - U.S. Space Force

With the constant evolution of today’s technology, information and communications can be optimized like never before. Responsible for a wide range of weaponry, training and intelligence efficiencies, Cyberspace Operations Officers are the foremost experts on the vast world of cyberspace. From computerized, satellite and airborne communications to postal operations and tracking systems, these irreplaceable assets play a critical role in planning missions and ensuring the effectiveness of our cyberspace capabilities.

Developmental Engineer - Careers - U.S. Space Force

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Intelligence Officer - Careers - U.S. Space Force

One of our most valuable assets on any mission or action is information. Responsible for both protecting our information as well as collecting data from external threats, Intelligence Officers are essential to operational planning and ultimate success. From analyzing data to coordinating with other services or determining the capabilities and vulnerabilities of an adversary, these highly trained officers provide indispensable knowledge pivotal to Guardians successfully completing their missions.

Space Operations Officer - Careers - U.S. Space Force

The possibilities of enhancing our military effectiveness through the use of space are virtually endless. Space Operations Officers direct the entire system utilizing satellites that enhance our communication and tracking. They oversee space surveillance, spacelift, space warning and satellite command and control. By assessing the effectiveness of all space operations and incorporating new technology as it becomes available, they develop future plans for systems, facilities and personnel in order to defend our nation.

Space Systems Operator

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