Ground Station Operator - Earth Observation Tracking
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Energy/Power Generation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
The Ground Station Operators (GSOs) at the Alaska Satellite Facility, part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, monitor NASA-owned satellite-tracking antennas on the UAF campus. They oversee real-time antenna tracking, data downlinking, and command uplinking for Earth Observing Satellites.
GSOs work four 10-hour days in a 24/7 operation, requiring strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.
The following role is for a Ground Station Operator
- Earth Observation Tracking with University of Alaska.
We are currently recruiting a Ground Station Operator
- Earth Observation Tracking for our team in Fairbanks, AK, United States.
This is a strong opportunity to take on the Ground Station Operator
- Earth Observation Tracking role at University of Alaska.
As a Ground Station Operator
- Earth Observation Tracking, you will play an important part at University of Alaska in Fairbanks, AK, United States.
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