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Space systems cyber engineer
Defend satellites, ground stations and the links between them.
Disciplines
Hiring for this role: Gilmour Space
The job
What you’ll do.
The core of the job, and the work you’ll be trusted with from day one.
01
Secure command links
Protect the links used to command and control satellites from interception and spoofing.
02
Watch the ground segment
Monitor ground stations and mission networks for intrusions, and respond when something gets through.
03
Test before launch
Find vulnerabilities in spacecraft and ground software before an adversary does.
The standard
Capabilities you’ll prove.
Shaped by the employers who hire for this role. Each one is assessed on real work and added to your verified skills record.
01
Network security and monitoring
02
Satellite communications fundamentals
03
Threat detection and incident response
04
Software and firmware analysis
05
Risk assessment for space systems
06
Technical reporting and briefing
How it works
Your pathway.
Months, not years. Your pathway is as long as your gaps.
Step 1
Map your gaps
We test what you can already do against the role standard.
Step 2
Core missions
Foundations, only where you have gaps.
Step 3
Specialist missions
The work this role does every day, set by industry.
Step 4
Capstone
A partner-set operation, assessed by practitioners.
Step 5
Get matched
Reach the standard and you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners.
Entry
Who it’s for.
No degree needed
Your starting point is measured when you join, so your pathway is built around you.
Australian citizens
Many roles in this field need security clearance.
Ready to commit
Training is full-time for school leavers and graduates; part-time options for career changers and professionals.
FAQ
Questions about this pathway.
Do I need a background in this field?
No. We measure what you already know when you join and build your pathway around the gaps.
Is it really free?
Yes, for school leavers, graduates and career changers. Employers fund your place because they need people who can do this work.
Does it lead to a job?
When you reach the standard, you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners and supported through their hiring process. Employers make the final call.
Related
Related roles.
Start your pathway.
Apply now. We’ll assess where you’re starting and build your pathway from there.