Space Systems/Loral's history is rich with a tradition of innovation. We started engineering and manufacturing satellites over 40 years ago as Western Development Laboratories. Our culture today draws upon this foundation of knowledge and experience to provide the most innovative solutions to our customer's satellite communications needs in today's competitive marketplace. In 2004-2005, Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) captured the most contracts from leading satellite operators such as DIRECTV, Intelsat, XM, PanAmSat, EchoStar, TerreStar, and ICO. With 11 satellites in production, the successful launch of 5 direct-to-user satellites in 2005, and a 40 percent market share in 2005, SS/L is positioned as a leader in the industry.
College
A career with SS/L could shape your future in ways that you've never imagined. Searching for the perfect post-college job that matches your talents and interests can be fun, challenging, and sometimes frustrating. The satellite industry promises to be an adventure—transforming ideas into realities. SS/L could be the vehicle you need to get started fulfilling the hopes and dreams of a better, more connected world.
If your interests include working in a high-tech, leading-edge, progressive, proactive, and collaborative environment filled with opportunity, and a place where ideas are valued and you are valued, SS/L is the company for you. At SS/L, we begin with these attributes and add layers of mentoring, training, job variety, and social events to a program specifically for college graduates—particularly engineering, information technology, and business graduates like you who are seeking exciting and opportunity-filled first jobs.
The following are some of the opportunities we have for students in:
We also look for candidates from disciplines such as math, physics, information systems and other technical degrees.
We usually interview on college campuses twice a year: once in the fall and again in the spring. Your placement center will provide guidelines to assist you in signing up for an interview. If you can't meet us in person, please Submit Your Resume.
Space Systems/Loral has export control and security issues that require attention to the citizenship status of every individual who performs work on its behalf. All jobs at Space Systems/Loral require that the employee either be a United States Citizen, a Permanent Resident of the United States, an Asylee, or a Refugee.