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25S Satellite Communication Systems Operator — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, operates, and maintains satellite communications systems. Transfers to telecommunications, network engineering, and satellite operations.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$110,580.00

AVG SALARY

$95,220.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Satellite Communications Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Telecommunications Specialist

SOC 49-2022

$61,080.00

median/yr

Network Engineer

SOC 15-1241

$98,640.00

median/yr

RF Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Satellite systemsRF communicationsNetwork configurationSignal processingAntenna systems

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CompTIA Network+

CCNA

SatCom Certifications

FCC License

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25SArmySignal/IT

25S Satellite Communication Systems Operator — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, operates, and maintains satellite communications systems. Transfers to telecommunications, network engineering, and satellite operations.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$110,580.00

AVG SALARY

$95,220.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Satellite Communications Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Telecommunications Specialist

SOC 49-2022

$61,080.00

median/yr

Network Engineer

SOC 15-1241

$98,640.00

median/yr

RF Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Satellite systemsRF communicationsNetwork configurationSignal processingAntenna systems

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CompTIA Network+

CCNA

SatCom Certifications

FCC License

Translate Your 25S Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Satellite Communication Systems Operator skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.