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Entry Level Payload Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program within SSC provides launch processing support functions for the Office of Space Launch (OSL). One of the program's two primary operating ...

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and ... payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated ...

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and ... payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated ...

The Entry Level Test Engineer will support system integration, basic testing, and verification ... the Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF). Working under the guidance of senior Test ...

The Entry Level Test Engineer will support system integration, basic testing, and verification ... the Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF). Working under the guidance of senior Test ...

... operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are looking for an entry level Satellite ... avionics, payload, and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine ...

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How much do entry level payload operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level payload operator in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Payload Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 40% Full Time, and 59% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

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The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program within SSC provides launch processing support functions for the Office of Space Launch (OSL). One of the program's two primary operating locations is Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. Key elements of the PLSSS program scope include satellite launch processing, satellite transport operations, satellite propellant loading operations, clean room operations, satellite processing and support facilities O&M, and safety and environmental services.


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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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Manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

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Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912