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Launch and Mission Operations Space Jobs Without a Degree
25 no-degree launch and mission operations jobs are open today, in 7 states. Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each with its full posting and the pay it states.
Median posted pay $38.10/hr (5 jobs that state an hourly rate)Updated 7 Nov 2026, 11:17 UTC
Newest no-degree launch and mission operations jobs
The newest 25 of 25, newest first; each state's page below lists every one in that state.
- Test Specialist (Falcon Operations) - Multiple Shifts“A wide range of skills and a self-driven attitude are essential for this role in order to support the current demands of ever-changing priorities. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of ...”$33.00–$41.75/hr
- Service Desk Technician“This is measured through assessment that is renewable annually. ## What You'll Do - Monitor network devices, system status, and performance metrics using established dashboards and tools - Follow defined procedures to ...”$60,000–$80,000/yr
- Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller (LCRD) / Active TS / Space Programs“Operational Experience : Bachelor or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related fields and 2 years of direct experience in satellite operations capacity or ...”$51,000–$82,000/yr
- Satellite Ground Terminal Operator“Occasional work may be required outside those times* ## Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or an Associates degree with 4 years of experience.”$80,000–$128,000/yr
- Satellite Operations Controller (Active TS/SCI/Poly)“FROST mission critical support requires maintaining a team presence 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and 365/366 days per year, including federal holidays. #frost ## Required Experience - US Citizenship ...”$51,000–$82,000/yr
- Technician, Network Operations (JNOC)“English). - Participate in routine daily operational activities and alarm monitoring, with the goal of eliminating/mitigating any operational impact to customers. - Monitor full-time managed services as well as ...”
- Shift Leader - Launch Ops (B Shift)“If you're motivated by tight timelines, complex hardware, and the adrenaline of seeing your team's work counted down and launched, this is where you'll feel at home. ## Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or ...”
- Mission Control Specialist“Telemetry or radar systems are preferred. - Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or related military experience - Completed Planner/Controller EQR ...”$62.00/hr
- Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller“In this role you will get toFollow approved technical procedures and operational checklists to maintain mission safety and system readiness ## What You'll Be Doing - Perform real-time satellite payload contacts as a ...”$88,400–$154,700/yr
- Launch & Test Ops Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician | All Shifts All Levels“You will be expected to: ## Test and launch operations support - Configure, check out, and verify instrumentation and control systems on test stands and ground support equipment before, during, and after hotfire and ...”
- Launch & Test Ops Technician | All Shifts All Levels“You will be expected to: - Perform general mechanical tasks using hand and power tools common to aviation, aerospace, and automotive applications - Work safely with high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems up to ...”
- Satellite Operations Engineer“This is an onsite position with a rotating shift. ## Responsibilities - Routinely performs pre-contact verifications with the Mission Control Systems (MCS) Ground Control Engineers to ensure successful communication is ...”$74,000–$98,000/yr
- Principal Field Engineer / Sr. Principal Field Engineer (AHT)“The candidate will provide comprehensive support to the fielded JTAGS sites both from the JTAGS Support Facility in Colorado, as well as while on-site, with the ability to address/resolve most customer questions and ...”$85,600–$128,400/yr
- Supervisor, Laser Specialists“The Supervisor owns team performance, safety, and asset readiness, translating engineering intent into reliable, shop-floor execution. - Lead, supervise, and develop a growing team of highly skilled laser tracker ...”$116,000–$174,000/yr
- Aviation Maintenance Controller“Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX configuration, and ability to capture and interpret network traces is a plus. ## The day-to-day - Track, maintain and ensure all open anomalies across the installed fleet are actively being ...”$29.57–$46.63/hr
- Mission Manager“The world can't wait. ## You Have - 5+ years of experience working in a professional environment - 3+ years of experience in the operational community - Experience with crisis management in high-risk or high-consequence ...”$77,600–$176,000/yr
- Ark Vessel Assistant Engineer“Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and support the safe operation at sea and maintenance of ...”
- Weather Technician - SFRC Contract“Amentum is seeking a Weather Systems Technician for the Space Force Range Contract. ## Typical Duties - Operate, maintain, and repair Weather Tower instrumentation, Doppler Radar Wind Profilers, Lightning Detection ...”$34.06–$42.53/hr
- Space Operations Planner“Provide analysis on Space Order of Battle, operational readiness, and mission impacts. ## You Have - 10+ years of experience with military operations, strategic planning, cyberspace operations, or space operations - ...”$86,900–$198,000/yr
- Crawler and Transport Operations and Maintenance Lead“This position resides within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center, providing leadership to a high performing team that reliably maintains and operates numerous assets ...”$98,000/yr
- GSS Operations and Maintenances, 2nd shift Lead“This position may require significant overtime (to include weekends) and may require shift work on occasion. ## Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent; 15 years related experience. - Must have a valid US ...”$98,000/yr
- Engineering Technician – Satellite Ground Station & RF Systems“This position offers broad hands-on experience across satellite communications operations, RF/microwave systems, electronics, mechanical fabrication, and space-flight hardware development. ## As an Engineering Technician ...”$20.55–$42.20/hr
- Systems Engineer [Satellite Control Network ] TS SCI CI Poly“You will provide the NRO with a single operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN). ## Responsibilities - Work with Space Systems and satellite systems Engineering Leadership developing ...”$103,600–$155,400/yr
- Supervisor, Recovery Operations (West Coast Recovery) - 2nd Shift“This includes offloading, processing, and delivery of flight hardware back to the launch site at Vandenberg, as well as general dock/warehouse organization. - Management of regulatory/audit compliance, security, and ...”$115,000–$155,000/yr
- Satellite Ground Station Engineer“The ideal candidate should have previous military or DoD support experience in the field of satellite communications, radar service and repair, or RF communications. ## What you'll need - 5 years of field-related ...”$82,000–$129,500/yr
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Frequently asked questions
How many no-degree launch and mission operations jobs are open?
25 today, at 13 employers in 7 states, the most in California (7), Colorado (5), Florida (5). This page lists the newest 25; each state's page lists the state's own.
How much do no-degree launch and mission operations jobs pay?
5 of them state an hourly rate, with a median of $38.10 an hour (the middle of each posted range). Technician and trade roles are often paid by the hour, with overtime on top.
What do these launch and mission operations jobs ask for instead of a degree?
Usually hands-on experience, a trade or military background, or a certification the posting names; the line quoted under each title shows the education it accepts.
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