Tips for Entry
Aspiring space systems operators who are in high school can start their application to enter the military as early as the end of their junior year. If you’re interested in this route, visit the Web sites of the U.S. Air Force (https://www.airforce.com) and U.S. Space Force (https://www.spaceforce.mil) to learn more about careers in the military.
Talk to space systems operators to learn more about training for and finding success in this career.
Be willing to relocate. It may open more opportunities.
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